Is Threshold (Target) PFAS-free?
Across 13 graded products, Threshold (Target) averages F (60/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 8 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Threshold (Target) C or better, safest first
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Queen Printed Performance 400 Thread Count Sheet Set White/Blue Floral - Threshold : Cotton Sateen, Deep Pockets, OEKO-TEX Certified
100% cotton sateen, no Teflon-family coating or water-resistant coating disclosed
Lower PFAS concern, plain cotton sheets with no water-repellent coating treatment; buy with modest confidence.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
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Threshold Solid Performance 400 Thread Count Sheet Set
100% cotton sheets, no special coatings
Lower PFAS concern, plain cotton sheets with no water-repellent coating or stain-resistant finish.
⚠Risky category by default
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Threshold Performance Sheet Set Twin/Twin XL 400 Thread Count Solid
100% cotton sheets, no coating
Lower PFAS concern; plain cotton sheets with no water/stain treatments typical of this price point.
⚠Risky category by default
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Threshold Bedding 400 Thread Count Performance Sheet Set
Cotton/polyester blend, no reported chemical treatments
Lower PFAS concern for basic sheet set; cotton/poly blends rarely treated with PFAS unless marketed as stain-resistant.
⚠Risky category by default
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Threshold Bedding Threshold Cool Tencel Lyocell Sheet Set
Tencel Lyocell (regenerated cellulose fiber)
Lower PFAS concern; plain cellulose sheet set with no known finishing triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Threshold 400 Thread Count Performance Fitted Sheet
100% cotton (typical for this product line)
Lower concern as-is; plain cotton bedding typically avoids PFAS, but Target/Threshold does not disclose treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Threshold 400 Thread Count Performance Fitted Sheet Dark Gray
100% cotton (fitted sheet)
Lower concern, basic cotton sheet with no PFAS-prone treatments marketed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Threshold 800 Thread Count 4pc Hotel Collection Sheet Set Single Baratta
100% cotton (standard sheet set)
Lower concern for standard cotton sheets; Threshold makes no PFAS claims but untreated cotton is unlikely to contain intentional PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Boots & Barkley Water Resistant Blanket Mat Dog Bed
Polyester/nylon textile with unspecified water-resistant coating
Skip or contact Threshold/Target for coating disclosure before purchase.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Kensington Garden Casey Rectangle Indoor and Outdoor Pillow Dog Bed
Polyester outdoor fabric with water-resistant treatment
Skip or request PFAS disclosure, outdoor pillows often use water-repellent coating coatings that may contain PFAS, and Threshold provides no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Kensington Garden Charlie Throw Dog Mat Bed
Polyester/fabric with unspecified water-resistant treatment
Skip until Threshold discloses water-resistance treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Kensington Garden Daisy Deluxe Supportive Pet Dog Mat Bed
Polyester/fabric blend with waterproof backing coating (type unspecified)
Skip until brand clarifies waterproof backing chemistry, PFAS risk uncertain.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Kensington Garden Charlie Throw Dog Mat Bed - Sage Green L
polyester blend with water-resistant treatment (type unspecified)
Skip until transparency improves, waterproof pet bedding often uses PFAS coatings without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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