Is Pottery Barn PFAS-free?
Across 46 graded products, Pottery Barn averages F (48/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 15 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Pottery Barn C or better, safest first
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Seaton Textured Cotton Light Filtering Curtain
100% cotton, uncoated
Lower concern, plain cotton curtains carry minimal PFAS risk unless treated for water/stain resistance, which is undisclosed here.
⚠Risky category by default
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Custom Seaton Textured Cotton Curtain
100% cotton textile, no stated coating
Lower PFAS concern; untreated cotton curtains rarely need fluorinated finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
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400-Thread-Count Organic Percale Sheet Set
100% organic cotton percale weave
Lower PFAS concern for plain cotton sheets; no water-repellent coating or stain treatment claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Retreat Essential Percale Fitted Sheet
100% cotton percale weave
Lower PFAS concern, plain cotton sheets rarely require durable finish treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Essential Sateen Fitted Sheet
100% cotton sateen weave
Lower concern, plain cotton bedsheet with no performance coating triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Faye Linen Textured Pillow Cover
100% linen cover
Lower PFAS concern; plain linen pillow cover unlikely to contain intentional PFAS treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Boucle Pillow Cover
Boucle textile (wool/polyester blend, uncoated)
Lower concern, uncoated boucle pillow cover carries minimal PFAS risk unless special finishes applied.
⚠Risky category by default
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Charleston Slipcovered Sofa Polyester Wrapped Cushions
polyester slipcover with polyester-wrapped cushions
Lower concern for typical use; polyester itself poses minimal PFAS risk unless treated for water/stain resistance.
⚠Risky category by default
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SoMa Fremont Roll Arm Upholstered Sofa Polyester Wrapped Cushions
Polyester upholstery with polyester-wrapped cushions
Lower PFAS concern, but Pottery Barn has not disclosed treatment status, standard industry caution applies.
⚠Risky category by default
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Buchanan Roll Arm Slipcovered Sofa Polyester Wrapped Cushions
polyester slipcovered cushions with upholstery fabric
Lower PFAS concern for polyester cushion covers alone, but typical for upholstered furniture; verify full construction details with brand.
⚠Risky category by default
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Buchanan Roll Arm Upholstered Sofa Polyester Wrapped Cushions
polyester wrapped cushions, upholstered fabric, foam fill
Lower concern for typical polyester upholstery, but Pottery Barn makes no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Buchanan Square Arm Slipcovered Sofa Polyester Wrapped Cushions
Polyester wrapped cushions; polyester slipcover
Lower concern; polyester cushions/slipcover pose minimal PFAS risk, though no public disclosure from Pottery Barn on treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Ultimate Cozy Power Recliner
upholstered fabric, foam, wooden frame
Lower PFAS concern for frame/foam, but upholstery treatment unknown, ask Pottery Barn before buying.
⚠Risky category by default
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Dream Ultimate Recliner
Upholstered furniture; primary frame likely hardwood/engineered wood; upholstery fabric composition varies by model
Lower concern for typical upholstered recliner, but fabric treatment unknown, request material specs before purchase.
⚠Risky category by default
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Cammeray Dining Chair Cushion Slipcover
cotton/polyester blend upholstery fabric
Likely lower concern; typical furniture fabric without known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Mixed Organic Cotton Tablecloth
Organic cotton (primary); no stated finish or treatment
Lower concern, untreated organic cotton tablecloth unlikely to contain PFAS, but Pottery Barn offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Shannon Block Print Tablecloth
100% cotton block print tablecloth
Lower concern; plain cotton tablecloth with no known PFAS triggers, but Pottery Barn does not disclose finishing practices.
⚠Risky category by default
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Lena Medallion Organic Cotton Tablecloth
organic cotton
Lower concern, plain organic cotton tablecloth with no PFAS-prone treatments evident.
⚠Risky category by default
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Organic Cotton Casual Tablecloth
Organic cotton (no functional coating disclosed)
Lower PFAS concern, untreated organic cotton tablecloth with no disclosed coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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PB Comfort Roll Arm Slipcovered Sofa Edge
upholstered fabric (cotton/synthetic blend), foam fill, wooden frame
Lower PFAS concern for upholstered sofa, but Pottery Barn provides no transparency on stain-resist treatments.
⚠Stain-resistant finish
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Dream Square Arm Upholstered Deluxe Power Swivel Recliner with Bronze Buttons
upholstered fabric (polyester/cotton blend typical); wood frame; no nonstick or waterproof coating disclosed
Lower concern for PFAS, but Pottery Barn offers no transparency on fabric treatments or fill materials.
⚠Stain-resistant finish
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Dream Recliner Recliner
Upholstered fabric over frame (likely polyester blend); stain-resistant treatment status unclear
Skip until Pottery Barn discloses stain-treatment chemistry, fabric furniture is a common PFAS vector.
⚠Stain-resistant finish
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PB Comfort Square Arm Upholstered Power Swivel Glider Recliner Box Edge
Upholstered fabric (polyester/cotton blend typical); foam cushioning; hardwood frame
Lower concern for typical upholstery, but brand discloses nothing about stain treatments, ask before buying.
⚠Stain-resistant finish
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PB Comfort Roll Arm Upholstered Recliner
upholstered fabric (polyester/cotton blend likely); foam cushioning
Lower concern than treated apparel, but stain-resistant upholstery often uses PFAS, Pottery Barn provides no disclosure.
⚠Stain-resistant finish
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PB Comfort Square Arm Upholstered Recliner
upholstered fabric with polyester/blend, foam cushioning
Standard upholstered recliner with no public PFAS disclosure; moderate caution warranted for stain-treated textiles.
⚠Stain-resistant finish
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Riviera Striped Light Filtering Curtain
Polyester blend with light-filtering treatment/finish
Skip until Pottery Barn discloses treatment chemicals, light-filtering coatings often use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Zuri Damask Print Outdoor Pillow
polyester blend fabric with water-repellent finish
Skip or contact Pottery Barn directly, outdoor pillow likely has water-repellent coating treatment, but brand discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Josie Upholstered Sofa
Upholstered fabric with stain-resistant treatment (unspecified)
Skip unless Pottery Barn confirms PFAS-free stain treatment; high uncertainty on fabric finish.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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York Deep Seat Slope Arm Slipcovered Sofa
polyester/cotton blend slipcover with water-repellent coating finish
Skip or request PFAS-free confirmation before purchase, Pottery Barn discloses nothing about stain/water treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Ayden Square Arm Upholstered Power Swivel Glider Recliner
Upholstered fabric with unspecified stain/water treatment; likely polyester or blend
Skip until fabric treatment is disclosed; typical upholstery fabrics often use PFAS-based water/stain repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Outdoor Cushion Cover Only Lakewood Sectional 1 LA Loveseat 1
Polyester with unspecified water/stain repellent coating
Outdoor cushion cover; water-resistant coating type undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Lakewood Swivel Outdoor Lounge Chair Cushion Cover
synthetic fiber (polyester or acrylic blend) with water/stain resistant finish
Outdoor cushion cover likely treated for water/stain resistance; PFAS content unconfirmed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Premium Outdoor Cushion Bag Cover
polyester blend with water/stain-resistant treatment (water-repellent coating)
Outdoor cushion cover likely treated for water resistance; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Arden Printed Reversible Outdoor Pillow Cover
Polyester outdoor textile with stain/water-resistant finish
Skip until Pottery Barn discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Cammeray Sofa Cushion Cover
upholstery fabric with stain and water resistance treatment
Stain-resistant cushion cover; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Cammeray Outdoor Cushion Cover
Polyester with water-repellent coating treatment
Unknown PFAS status; outdoor cushions typically treated for water-repellency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Palmetto Stacking Dining Chair Cushion Slipcover
polyester blend with stain/water-resistant finish
Unknown treatment chemicals, no disclosure from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sorrel Toile Tablecloth
Cotton blend textile with stain/water-resistant finish
Stain-resistant tablecloths often use PFAS; Pottery Barn does not disclose.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Nola Tablecloth
polyester blend with stain/water-resistant finish
Stain-resistant tablecloths often use PFAS; Pottery Barn silent on treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Replacement Deep Lounge/Sofa/Sectional Cushion
Polyester/poly blend with undisclosed stain/water treatment
Skip until Pottery Barn discloses treatment chemistry, stain-resistant cushion coatings commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Cushion Universal Outdoor Dining Chair Tufted
Polyester blend outdoor cushion with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip until Pottery Barn discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Universal Outdoor Bar/ Counter Stool Cushion
Polyester cushion with stain/water-resistant treatment
Skip until Pottery Barn discloses treatment chemistry or choose untreated alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Briar Tablecloth
Cotton/linen blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip until Pottery Barn discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, tablecloth finish likely contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Caterer's Box Rectangular Tablecloth
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Moderate concern due to typical water-repellent coating coatings; Pottery Barn provides no PFAS transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Mason Rectangle Tablecloth
Cotton/polyester blend with stain/water-resistant finish
Skip unless Pottery Barn discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; conventional tablecloth finishes often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Meadow Tablecloth
Likely cotton blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip unless Pottery Barn discloses water-repellent coating treatment details, tablecloths often use PFAS-based finishes.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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