Is Ballard Designs PFAS-free?
Across 16 graded products, Ballard Designs averages F (41/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 4 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Ballard Designs C or better, safest first
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Essentials Drapery Panel - Twill Super White, 50"W x 84"L - Ballard Designs
100% cotton twill
Lower PFAS concern; plain cotton drapery unlikely to contain forever chemicals unless finish applied.
⚠Risky category by default
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Set of 2 Buffalo Check Drapery Panels - Cornflower, 52"W x 120"L - Ballard Designs
100% cotton woven fabric (buffalo check pattern)
Lower PFAS concern, plain cotton fabric with no known treatment triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Pierre Wavy Stripe Drapery Panel - Cornflower, 50"W X 108"L - Ballard Designs
100% polyester woven drapery fabric
Lower PFAS concern for basic drapery; no water/stain treatments disclosed, but brand is silent on practices.
⚠Risky category by default
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Amalfi Glider Replacement Cushion
polyester fill and cover fabric
Furniture cushion with no known PFAS risk factors identified.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Sunbrella Indoor/Outdoor Drapery Panel - Canvas Sand Sunbrella, 50"W x 96"L - Ballard Designs
Sunbrella acrylic canvas with water-repellent coating finish
Skip unless Sunbrella independently confirms PFAS-free water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Halyard Stripe Sunbrella Outdoor Drapery Panel - Indigo, 50"W x 84"L - Ballard Designs
Sunbrella acrylic fabric with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip or contact Ballard Designs for Sunbrella's PFAS treatment details before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Isabella Drapery Panel - Blue, 49"W x 120"L - Ballard Designs
polyester drapery with water/stain-resistant finish
Skip or contact Ballard Designs directly, stain/water resistance in textiles commonly uses PFAS, and the brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Fenton Drapery Panel - Slate, 50"W X 96"L - Ballard Designs
Polyester drapery fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or provides third-party testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Tassel Trim Sunbrella Outdoor Drapery Panel - Blue, 50"W x 120"L - Ballard Designs
Sunbrella acrylic fabric with water-repellent coating finish
Skip until you confirm Sunbrella's PFAS treatment chemistry with the brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Scalloped Outdoor Pillow Cover - Kiwi/White - 20" x 20" - Ballard Designs
polyester or poly-blend with stain/water resistance treatment
Outdoor pillow likely treated with water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Outdoor Sofa Cover
outdoor fabric with water and stain resistant coating
Skip until composition details disclosed by brand
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Bordered Sunbrella Outdoor Pillow Cover - Select Colors - Kiwi/White 20" x 20" - Ballard Designs
Sunbrella acrylic fabric with water-repellent coating treatment
Sunbrella fabric likely contains fluorinated water repellent, but no confirmation available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Outdoor Bordered Pillow Cover
Outdoor polyester or acrylic blend with water/stain resistant finish
Outdoor pillow cover with stain/water treatment; PFAS not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Outdoor Loveseat/Bench/Glider Cover
outdoor textile blend with water/stain-resistant treatment
Outdoor furniture cover likely treated with water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Thandie Watercolor Print Outdoor Pillow Cover - Spa - 20" x 20" - Ballard Designs
polyester with outdoor finish/water-resistant treatment
Outdoor pillow cover likely treated for water/stain resistance; PFAS composition undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Applique Trim Sunbrella Outdoor Pillow Cover - Canvas Spa 20" x 20" - Ballard Designs
Sunbrella acrylic fabric with water and stain repellent finish
Sunbrella fabric likely contains PFAS-based water-repellent coating; brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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