Curtains, ranked by PFAS safety
102 products graded A to F, safest first. 64 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
Buyer’s guide
What to look for in curtains, and which brands grade best and worst
Bad · Better · Best curtains
The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.
Seventh Generation
Ricardo Ultimate Blackout Grommet Curtain Panel
Skip due to opacity on blackout treatment chemistry; Seventh Generation's silence on PFAS in this line is atypical for the brand.
Williams Sonoma Home
Williams Sonoma Home x THE GEORGE Bottom Border Curtain
Lower concern, a basic textile curtain with no known PFAS-prone treatments, but no transparency from the brand.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Seventh Generation
Privacy Curtain - Tranquility
polyester with unspecified water-repellent treatment
Lower-concern option; Seventh Generation's MADE SAFE certification reduces but doesn't eliminate PFAS risk in treated textiles.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Pottery Barn
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
Pottery Barn
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
West Elm
Emma Chamberlain Multi-Stripe Curtain
Cotton/linen blend multi-stripe woven textile
Lower concern; plain woven textile with no obvious PFAS triggers, but West Elm does not disclose finishing details.
⚠Risky category by default
West Elm
Poppy Blooms Curtain Set of 2
polyester blend curtain fabric, dyed
Lower PFAS concern, but West Elm provides no transparency on dyes or finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
West Elm
Frankie Floral Curtain Set of 2
polyester blend curtain fabric, no reported water-repellent coating
Lower concern, standard decorative curtains with no evident PFAS-risk treatments, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Parachute
Linen Shower Curtain
100% linen
Lower concern, untreated linen shower curtain, but confirm product has no water-resistant coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Company
Quince Cotton Sheer Curtain Set
100% cotton (sheer weave)
Lower concern, plain cotton curtains rarely treated with PFAS, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Crate and Barrel
Trevino Cotton Silk Blend Window Curtain Panel
Cotton-silk blend, no known finishes applied
Lower PFAS concern; standard blend curtain with no apparent water/stain treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Crate and Barrel
Crate & Barrel Organic Cotton Natural Taupe Window Curtain Panel
organic cotton, no applied coating mentioned
Lower concern, untreated organic cotton curtain with no water-repellent coating finish or stain treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Crate and Barrel
Crate & Barrel French Pleat Window Curtain Panel
100% polyester fabric, likely uncoated
Lower PFAS concern; standard fabric curtain with no water-resistant finish to warrant chemical treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Crate and Barrel
Crate & Barrel Floral Window Curtain Panel
Woven fabric (likely polyester/cotton blend or 100% cotton); no special coating disclosed
Lower-concern fabric window treatment; no known PFAS risks unless undisclosed water-repellent finish applied.
⚠Risky category by default
Restoration Hardware
Single Restoration Hardware Perennials Classic Linen Curtain 84X50 Natural Ivory Beige Acrylic Rod Pocket | Panels | 50 in
100% linen with acrylic rod pocket
Lower-concern choice; plain linen unlikely to contain PFAS, but RH makes no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Restoration Hardware
Vintage Restoration Hardware Heavyweight Linen Grey Curtains - a Pair
100% linen (natural fiber textile)
Lower concern, untreated linen has minimal PFAS risk, though brand discloses nothing about finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Restoration Hardware
Linen Cotton Drapery Panel 50” X 84” Optic White
Linen-cotton blend (natural fiber)
Lower concern, untreated natural fiber blend with no waterproof/stain-resistant claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Restoration Hardware
Accents | Restoration Hardware Belgian Textured Linen Curtian Panel Fog Grey 50" X 96" New | Color: Gray | Size: Os | Bratswag's
100% Belgian textured linen, undyed or minimally finished
Lower concern; natural linen typically avoids PFAS, but no brand transparency on finishing processes.
⚠Risky category by default
Restoration Hardware
Italian Textured Weave Curtain Panel 96x100
Woven textile (likely polyester/cotton blend); no surface treatment disclosed
Lower concern, untreated woven fabric with no stain-guard claims, but RH discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Restoration Hardware
NEW! Restoration Hardware Textured Belgian Linen Drapery 50W x 84L
Belgian linen (untreated)
Lower PFAS concern, untreated linen carries minimal forever-chemical risk, though RH discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Restoration Hardware
Linen optic white Curtain Panel.
Linen blend or linen-optic textile, no special coating mentioned
Lower PFAS concern; uncoated linen poses minimal risk unless fabric finish is undisclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Wayfair
Basics Sheer Rod Pocket Curtain Panel Basics Wayfair Curtain
Polyester sheer fabric, no water repellent or stain treatment specified
Lower PFAS concern for untreated basic polyester curtains; buy with confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
Wayfair
Polyester Thermal Blackout Curtain Panel Basics by Wayfair Curtain
Polyester fabric, standard weave
Lower PFAS concern, plain polyester blackout curtains typically require no water-repellent coating treatment, but Wayfair discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
IKEA
SNÖRUTA curtains
polyester fabric, no water-repellent or stain-resistant treatment noted
Lower concern, basic polyester curtains with no known PFAS-prone treatments, but IKEA offers no explicit disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
IKEA
MAJGull Room Darkening Curtains
100% polyester fabric, room-darkening coating unspecified
Lower PFAS concern for basic polyester curtains, but coating remains undisclosed, moderate caution on durable darkening treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
IKEA
RITVA Tie-backs Curtains
100% polyester fabric
Lower concern, plain polyester tie-back with no water-repellent claims or coatings typical of PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
IKEA
SANela curtains
polyester fabric, no water-resistant or stain-resistant treatment mentioned
Lower concern, basic polyester curtains with no water treatment claims; IKEA disclosure on PFAS in textiles is limited.
⚠Risky category by default
IKEA
GINSTMOTT curtains 1 pair
polyester/polyester blend curtain fabric
Lower-concern choice; standard uncoated polyester curtains carry minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
IKEA
TIBAST Curtains
100% polyester plain-woven textile
Lower concern, plain polyester curtains with no water/stain treatment likely to be PFAS-free, but IKEA offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
IKEA
MERETE Room Darkening Curtains
Polyester blend fabric; room-darkening mechanism likely polymer coatings on reverse
Lower concern but opaque, IKEA doesn't disclose water-repellent coating/stain treatment chemistry on this product line.
⚠Risky category by default
Williams Sonoma Home
x Morris & Co. Honeysuckle & Tulip Curtain
cotton or cotton-blend textile
Lower PFAS concern for decorative curtains; typical textile with no known treatment triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Williams Sonoma Home
Williams Sonoma Grisaille Landscape Curtain
Cotton curtain fabric (printed/dyed)
Lower PFAS concern for a plain woven cotton curtain, but no brand transparency on dyes or finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Williams Sonoma Home
Liana Pinch Pleat Curtain
polyester blend pinch-pleat curtain fabric
Lower concern; standard curtain fabric with no known PFAS triggers, but Williams Sonoma Home provides no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Williams Sonoma Home
Morris & Co. x Williams Sonoma Home Larkspur Curtain
Cotton/linen blend textile, printed/dyed (no water/stain treatment disclosed)
Lower concern, plain woven textile with no disclosed durable water/stain treatment, but brand transparency on finishes is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Williams Sonoma Home
x THE GEORGE Bottom Border Curtain
Polyester/cotton blend curtain fabric
Lower concern, a basic textile curtain with no known PFAS-prone treatments, but no transparency from the brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Williams Sonoma Home
Belgian Linen Curtain
100% linen
Lower PFAS concern, plain linen fabric typically avoids fluorochemicals, but Williams Sonoma Home does not disclose treatment details.
⚠Risky category by default
Ethan Allen
Sayre Washed Linen Drapery Panel
100% washed linen
Lower concern; untreated linen drapery unlikely to contain PFAS, but Ethan Allen offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Ethan Allen
Ticking Stripe Linen Drapery Panel
100% linen
Lower concern, plain linen drapery with no obvious PFAS triggers, but Ethan Allen makes no public PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Ethan Allen
Cabana Stripe Linen Drapery Panel
linen textile, untreated
Lower PFAS concern, plain linen drapery is unlikely to contain PFAS unless treated, but Ethan Allen does not disclose finishing.
⚠Risky category by default
Ethan Allen
Sheer Linen Drapery Panel
100% linen, no described finish or coating
Lower PFAS concern, plain linen has minimal treatment, but Ethan Allen does not disclose finish details.
⚠Risky category by default
Ethan Allen
Satin Dupioni Drapery Panel with Trim Border in Mineral, 84", Pinch Pleat, 1 1/2 Width, 100% Cotton Sateen by ETHAN ALLEN
100% cotton sateen with decorative trim border
Lower concern, untreated natural fiber with no water-repellent coating or stain-resist claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Ethan Allen
Satin Dupioni Drapery Panel in Mineral, 84", Pinch Pleat, 1 1/2 Width, 100% Cotton Sateen by ETHAN ALLEN
100% cotton sateen with standard weave finish
Lower concern, untreated natural fiber with no water-repellent or stain-resistant finish.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Company
Priyanka Organic Cotton Printed Bird Curtain
100% organic cotton, printed
Lower PFAS concern for untreated organic cotton; no water-repellent or stain-resistant claims detected.
⚠Risky category by default
Ballard Designs
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
Ballard Designs
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
Ballard Designs
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
Arhaus
Luxe Linen Blend Woven Curtain
Linen blend woven textile
Lower-concern choice; linen blend has no inherent PFAS triggers, but no brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Arhaus
Pepper Home Florence Rosewood Curtain
Rosewood fabric curtain (likely cotton/linen blend or synthetic)
Lower concern, natural textile curtains rarely require PFAS treatments, but Arhaus provides no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Arhaus
Margot Linen Curtain Panel - Lapis - Coastal Furniture - By Our Boat House
100% linen with no stated finish or coating
Lower-concern choice, plain linen curtains rarely need PFAS-based treatments, but Arhaus provides no explicit disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
The Container Store
The Farmhouse by Rachel Jaipur Window Panels
Polyester fabric, likely untreated
Lower PFAS concern for untreated curtain panels, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
The Container Store
The Farmhouse by Rachel Kinsley Window Panels
polyester fabric (woven curtain panels)
Lower concern, standard fabric curtains rarely use PFAS, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
The Container Store
Curtain Panel Size 54" w x
Polyester fabric (presumed)
Lower PFAS concern for a standard polyester curtain panel; no red flags but no transparency either.
⚠Risky category by default
The Container Store
Ricardo Shannon Grommet Curtain Panel
polyester blend fabric with grommet hardware
Lower concern; conventional curtain panel with no known PFAS triggers, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
The Container Store
Hemp White Curtain Panel 48"x120" by CB2
Hemp (natural fiber)
Lower concern; natural hemp fiber has minimal typical PFAS risk unless treated with water-repellent coating finish.
⚠Risky category by default
The Container Store
Textured Knotted Tab Top Single Panel
polyester/cotton blend curtain panel
Lower PFAS concern likely, but no transparency on finishes, typical for basic drapes.
⚠Risky category by default
Bed Bath & Beyond
Awesome Home Linen Blend Geometric Striped Light Filtering Curtains Pair
Linen blend (natural fiber, likely polyester blend)
Lower PFAS concern, untreated linen blend with no performance claims indicating water-repellent coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Bed Bath & Beyond
Imani Cotton Printed Curtain Panel with Chenille Stripe and Lining
Cotton with chenille stripe, lining unspecified
Lower concern; natural fiber base, but lining composition opaque, request material details if sensitive.
⚠Risky category by default
Seventh Generation
Clean Window Aya Gray Linen Blend Sheer Curtain Panel
linen blend (linen/cotton mix), no applied water-repellent coating or stain-resist coating disclosed
Lower concern, untreated linen-blend sheers have minimal PFAS risk, though Seventh Generation offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Seventh Generation
RT Designers Collection Twilight Blackout Rod Pocket Curtain Panel
100% polyester fabric
Lower concern, simple polyester blackout curtain with no water/stain treatment implied.
⚠Risky category by default
Seventh Generation
No. 918 Brandon Magnetic Closure Room Darkening Grommet 2-Piece Curtain Panel Pair
polyester fabric with magnetic closure hardware
Lower concern; standard room-darkening curtains rarely treated with PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Company
Crate & Barrel Organic Cotton Natural Taupe Window Curtain Panel
100% organic cotton, no intentional finish
Lower concern, unfinished organic cotton has minimal PFAS risk, though brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Company
Organic Blackout Curtains - Breathable Luxury Curtains for Living Room
Fabric (likely cotton/polyester blend); blackout coating unspecified
Lower PFAS concern if truly fabric-only; coating details unavailable, request transparency before buying.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Company
Tales Menagerie Printed Curtain
printed cotton/textile curtain
Lower concern product, but brand transparency is minimal, typical for basic printed curtains.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Company
100% Organic Cotton Windowpane Plaid Curtain Panel
100% organic cotton, no identified treatment
Lower PFAS concern, plain organic cotton curtains are unlikely to contain forever chemicals unless treated with a proprietary water-resistance finish.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Company
Indian Organic Cotton Curtains
organic cotton
Lower PFAS concern, untreated organic cotton has no documented PFAS pathway.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Company
Hattie Organic Cotton Floral Printed Curtain
organic cotton with printed pattern
Lower-concern choice; organic cotton curtains rarely require PFAS treatments, but verify with seller if special finishes applied.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Pottery Barn
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
Parachute
Waffle Shower Curtain
PVC shower curtain, likely water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Skip or verify material spec, PVC shower curtains often receive water-repellent coatings that may contain PFAS; Parachute does not disclose.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Parachute
Hpd Half Price Drapes Faux Linen Blackout Room Darkening Curtain
Polyester faux linen blend with blackout coating (composition unspecified)
Skip due to unspecified blackout treatment, common source of PFAS in curtains.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Crate and Barrel
Crate & Kids Charles Street Poppy Coral Embroidered Yarn-Dyed Blackout Window Curtain Panel
yarn-dyed cotton/cotton blend with blackout coating (unspecified)
Skip or request PFAS disclosure from Crate and Barrel before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Crate and Barrel
Crate & Barrel Floral Blackout Window Curtain Panel
Polyester with blackout coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until Crate & Barrel discloses blackout coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Crate and Barrel
Crate & Barrel Warm Beige & Storm Grey Linen Double Pinstripe Grid Blackout Window Curtain Panel
Linen blend with blackout coating (unspecified)
Skip until Crate & Barrel discloses blackout coating chemistry, linen curtains treated for water/light resistance often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Crate and Barrel
Sharland England French Ticking Stripe Blackout Curtain Panel
cotton/cotton-blend fabric with blackout lining, water-repellent coating treatment unspecified
High uncertainty due to silent stance on blackout finish chemistry; skip unless Crate & Barrel clarifies.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Restoration Hardware
Perennials Classic Linen Weave Grommet Drapery
Linen weave with unspecified water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip until Restoration Hardware discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry or provides third-party testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wayfair
Thermal Room Darkening Curtain Panel Basics Wayfair Curtain
Polyester fabric with thermal/blackout water-repellent coating
Skip or contact Wayfair directly, thermal blackout coatings often use PFAS, but this product has no public disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wayfair
Burrier Wayfair Basics Blackout Grommet Curtain Panel
polyester blackout-treated textile, coating unspecified
Skip until Wayfair discloses blackout coating chemistry, common water-repellent coating finishes often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wayfair
Latitude Run Ipswich Solid Room Darkening Outdoor Tab Top Single Curtain Panel
polyester with water-resistant finish
Skip until Wayfair discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry, water-resistant curtains often use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wayfair
Basics by Wayfair Global Medallion Print Room Darkening Grommet Curtain Panel
Polyester with room-darkening/thermal treatment (coating unspecified)
Skip unless Wayfair discloses the darkening treatment; water-repellent coating coatings on curtains often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wayfair
Basics Solid Blackout Grommet Single Curtain Panel
Polyester with blackout coating (water-repellent coating treatment unspecified)
Skip or contact Wayfair directly, blackout textiles often use PFAS, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wayfair
Winston Porter Pendar Floral Thermal Blackout Grommets Curtain Set of 2
Polyester blend with thermal blackout coating
Thermal blackout curtains often use water-repellent coating coatings; no PFAS disclosure from Wayfair or Winston Porter, skip unless brand confirms PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
IKEA
VILBORG Room Darkening Curtains
Polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip unless IKEA discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; room-darkening textiles commonly use PFAS-based water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Williams Sonoma Home
AERIN Scallop Shower Curtain
Polyester with water-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry, shower curtains often use fluorochemical water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Williams Sonoma Home
Williams Sonoma Greek Key Shower Curtain
Polyester with water-repellent finish
Standard shower curtain with unknown water-repellent coating, lower concern than apparel, but PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ethan Allen
Satin Dupioni Drapery Panel
Silk dupioni with durable finish coating (type unspecified)
Skip or contact Ethan Allen directly, no transparency on drapery finish chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ethan Allen
Taffeta Stripe Drapery Panel
Taffeta weave (polyester) with unspecified water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip or contact Ethan Allen directly, synthetic drapery with stain/water treatment likely contains PFAS unless explicitly stated otherwise.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ballard Designs
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
Ballard Designs
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
Ballard Designs
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
Ballard Designs
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
Ballard Designs
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
Arhaus
West Elm Ripple Blackout Curtain Set of 2
polyester blend with blackout coating (water-repellent coating treatment likely)
Moderate concern: blackout curtains commonly use fluorinated water-repellent coating finishes; no brand disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arhaus
Crate & Barrel Warm Beige & Storm Grey Linen Double Pinstripe Grid Blackout Window Curtain Panel
Linen blend with blackout finish (coating unspecified)
Blackout curtain coating is undisclosed, likely water-repellent coating-treated; skip unless brand confirms PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arhaus
West Elm Pinstripe Ruffle Blackout Curtain Set of 2
polyester with blackout (likely PVC or acrylic) coating
Skip or request material disclosure; blackout curtains commonly use water-repellent coating finishes that may contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arhaus
WE Kids Crossweave Blackout Curtain Panel
polyester blend with blackout coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until Arhaus discloses coating chemistry; blackout treatments commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arhaus
West Elm Vines Stripe Blackout Curtain
polyester blend with blackout coating (unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry; blackout curtains often use PFAS-based water/stain repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The Container Store
Moda Riveria Fabric Shower Curtain
Polyester fabric with water-resistant coating (composition unspecified)
Skip unless you confirm the coating chemistry with the brand, water-resistant shower curtains commonly use PFAS, and The Container Store discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The Container Store
Habitat Luna Light Filtering Grommet Curtain Panel
polyester with light-filtering weave; likely water-repellent coating treatment
Light-filtering curtains often use water-repellent coating coatings, The Container Store discloses nothing; moderate caution warranted.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bed Bath & Beyond
Sun Zero Kara Room Darkening Rod Pocket Curtain Panel
Polyester with room-darkening/blackout coating (composition unspecified)
Skip or contact Bed Bath & Beyond for coating transparency before purchase.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bed Bath & Beyond
Elrene Home Fashions All Seasons Blackout Curtain Panel
Polyester with blackout/waterproof coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Elrene discloses coating chemistry; blackout curtains often use PFAS-based water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bed Bath & Beyond
Superior Imperial Trellis Blackout Curtain
Polyester/microfiber blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; blackout textiles commonly use PFAS-based water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bed Bath & Beyond
Linen Blend Light Filtering Back Tab/Rod Pocket Panel Pair
Linen blend with light-filtering water-repellent coating (unknown chemistry)
Skip, light-filtering textiles often use PFAS durable water repellents; Bed Bath & Beyond discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bed Bath & Beyond
Martha Stewart Village Life Blackout Curtain Panels
polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip or contact Martha Stewart/BBB for water-repellent coating chemistry before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bed Bath & Beyond
Elrene Home Fashions Brighton Windowpane Plaid Blackout Window Curtain Panel
polyester blend with blackout/moisture barrier coating (unspecified)
Skip until Elrene discloses coating chemistry; blackout textiles often use PFAS-based water/stain repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Seventh Generation
Ricardo Ultimate Blackout Grommet Curtain Panel
Polyester with blackout coating (composition unspecified)
Skip due to opacity on blackout treatment chemistry; Seventh Generation's silence on PFAS in this line is atypical for the brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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