Amalfi Glider Replacement Cushion vs 19 inch x 18 inch Rectangle Outdoor Seat Pad Cushion, 1-Piece, Medallion: which is safer?

These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.

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Amalfi Glider Replacement Cushion

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

F 63/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

polyester fill and cover fabric

Confidence

72%

PossibleVolatile Organic Compound (VOC) off-gassing

PossibleMicrofiber shedding

PossibleMold and bacterial growth (moisture retention)

Why this gradeBuy

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19 inch x 18 inch Rectangle Outdoor Seat Pad Cushion, 1-Piece, Medallion

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

F 63/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

polyester fabric fill, cotton cover

Confidence

72%

PossibleAzo dyes in cotton-polyester weave

PossibleFormaldehyde in fabric finishes (wrinkle resistance, mildew inhibitors)

PossibleMicroplastic shedding from polyester fiberfill

Why this gradeBuy

Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →

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