Outdoor Cushions & Pillows, ranked by PFAS safety
38 products graded A to F, safest first. 11 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
Buyer’s guide
What to look for in outdoor cushions & pillows, and which brands grade best and worst
Bad · Better · Best outdoor cushions & pillows
The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.
Amazon Basics
32 Degrees Amazon Basics UV Resistant Deep Seat Patio Seat And Back Cushion Set - Blue - New Home
Skip until coating composition disclosed; UV and stain resistance raise concern.
Pier 1 Imports
World Market Mud Cloth Indoor Outdoor Patio Throw Pillow
Lower concern; cotton mud cloth unlikely to contain PFAS.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Arhaus
Ardennes Outdoor Pillow In Polyester
Polyester, unspecified finish
Lower concern. Polyester pillow unlikely to contain PFAS unless treated.
⚠Risky category by default
Room & Board
Modern Cast Outdoor Pillow
Cast polyester or acrylic fabric cover
Outdoor pillow with synthetic fabric.
⚠Risky category by default
Pier 1 Imports
Rizzy Home Jim Throw Pillow
polyester/cotton blend with standard fill
Lower concern. No PFAS-prone features identified in typical throw pillow.
⚠Risky category by default
Pier 1 Imports
Rizzy Home Botanical Embroidered Throw Pillow
Polyester embroidered throw pillow cover
Lower concern. Decorative pillow with no water-resistant or stain treatment indicated.
⚠Risky category by default
Pier 1 Imports
Rizzy Home Rizzy 20" x 20" Poly Filled Pillow
polyester fill, woven shell (likely polyester)
Lower concern. Standard poly pillow with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Pier 1 Imports
World Market Mud Cloth Indoor Outdoor Patio Throw Pillow
mud cloth, cotton textile blend
Lower concern; cotton mud cloth unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Amazon Basics
Pillow Insert Square
polyester fiber fill
Lower PFAS concern for typical pillow insert; no treatment signals detected.
⚠Risky category by default
Amazon Basics
Faux Linen Throw Pillow Covers 18" X (pack Of 2), White
Polyester faux linen blend fabric
Lower concern. No water/stain treatment typical for decorative pillow covers.
⚠Risky category by default
Amazon Basics
Amazon 4 Indoor/ Outdoor Dining Soft Chair Seat Pad Cushion - New Home
polyester fabric, foam fill
Lower concern. Fabric seat pads unlikely to contain PFAS unless treated.
⚠Risky category by default
Amazon Basics
Amazon Seat Cushion
polyurethane foam, cotton/polyester fabric blend
Lower concern, but check product spec before purchase.
⚠Risky category by default
Amazon Basics
AmazonBasics Pillow Insert - 16-Inch Squ - New Home | Color: White
polyester fiber fill and cotton or polyester cover
Lower PFAS concern. Pillow inserts unlikely to contain intentional PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Arhaus
riah Outdoor Pillow
outdoor performance fabric with water/stain treatment
Unknown treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arhaus
Water Repellent Outdoor Core Insert
Water-repellent treated outdoor cushion insert core
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent chemistry details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arhaus
Dawson Outdoor Pillow
polyester/performance fabric with water-repellent treatment
Skip until Arhaus discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifications.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arhaus
Montara Outdoor Pillow
polyester with water-repellent finish
Outdoor pillow likely has water-repellent coating, brand silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arhaus
Granville Outdoor Pillow
outdoor pillow, likely solution-dyed acrylic or polyester with water-repellent coating treatment
Outdoor pillow; water-repellent coating finish typical but unspecified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arhaus
Dani Outdoor Pillow
Outdoor pillow with weather-resistant treatment
Outdoor pillow likely treated for water resistance; no PFAS disclosure from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arhaus
Catia Outdoor Pillow
polyester/acrylic blend with water-resistant treatment
Outdoor pillow likely treated for water resistance; PFAS treatment unconfirmed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Room & Board
Modern Yates Outdoor Pillow
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant finish
Outdoor pillow likely treated for water repellency, composition unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Room & Board
Modern Upton Outdoor Pillow
Outdoor pillow with performance fabric, waterproof treatment
Silent on PFAS. Outdoor fabric likely water-repellent coating-treated; unclear if fluorinated.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Room & Board
Modern Incline Outdoor Pillow
outdoor pillow with likely water-repellent coating-treated fabric shell
Unclear water-repellent coating treatment; Room & Board makes no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Room & Board
Modern Dena Outdoor Pillow
Polyester outdoor pillow with water-resistant treatment
Outdoor pillow likely has water-repellent coating, PFAS status undisclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Room & Board
Modern Ezra Outdoor Pillow
Polyester outdoor fabric with water-repellent coating finish
Outdoor pillow likely treated for water resistance; specific chemistry unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Room & Board
Modern Jade Outdoor Pillow
polyester with water-resistant finish
Outdoor pillow likely treated for water resistance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Room & Board
Modern Bronson Outdoor Pillow
Outdoor pillow with polyester cover, likely water-repellent coating-treated fabric
Unknown water-resistant treatment; Room & Board silent on PFAS use.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pier 1 Imports
2 Pack Outdoor Throw Pillows
polyester blend with water-resistant finish
Skip due to water-resistant coating, no disclosure on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pier 1 Imports
Pier 1 Outdoor Square Pillows (Set of 2)
polyester fabric with water-resistant treatment
Likely uses water-repellent coating; brand silent on PFAS ingredients.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pier 1 Imports
Horizon Stripe Outdoor Pillow
polyester blend with stain/water-resistant treatment
Outdoor pillow likely treated for durability; no brand PFAS disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pier 1 Imports
Conjure 4-Piece 15x15" Outdoor Fabric Seat Cushion with Ties
Outdoor fabric with water-repellent coating finish
Skip; outdoor fabric water treatment likely contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sunbrella
Crate & Barrel Sunbrella 20"x20" Cabana Wheat Yellow Stripe Outdoor Throw
Sunbrella solution-dyed acrylic with water-repellent coating finish
Sunbrella uses water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS composition undisclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sunbrella
West Elm Sunbrella Indoor/Outdoor Cast Pillow
Sunbrella acrylic fabric with water-repellent coating treatment
Sunbrella uses water-repellent coating; PFAS status undisclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sunbrella
20"x13" Cabana Stripe Outdoor Throw Pillow
Sunbrella acrylic fabric with water-repellent coating treatment
Sunbrella's water-repellent coating treatment raises concern; brand discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sunbrella
Casual Cushion Outdoor Lumbar Pillow Sunbrella
Sunbrella acrylic fabric with proprietary water-repellent coating finish
Sunbrella fabric likely contains PFAS for water/stain resistance; no public disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sunbrella
20"x20" Cabana Stripe Outdoor Throw Pillow
Sunbrella acrylic solution-dyed fabric with proprietary water/stain repellent
Sunbrella's water-repellent coating treatment likely contains PFAS; no transparency provided.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sunbrella
Pottery Barn SunbrellaA Solid Outdoor Pillow
Sunbrella acrylic fabric with stain/water treatment
Sunbrella fabric likely treated with PFAS; brand discloses nothing publicly.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sunbrella
Crate & Barrel Sunbrella Canvas Outdoor Throw Pillow
Sunbrella acrylic canvas with water-repellent coating finish
Sunbrella canvas likely uses legacy water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Amazon Basics
Polyester Tufted Outdoor Patio Square Seat Cushion 19 X 19 X 5 2pk - New Garden & Outdoor
polyester with unspecified stain/water-resistant treatment
Outdoor cushions often use water-repellent coating coatings; Amazon Basics provides no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Amazon Basics
32 Degrees Amazon Basics UV Resistant Deep Seat Patio Seat And Back Cushion Set - Blue - New Home
polyester fabric with unknown water and stain resistant coating
Skip until coating composition disclosed; UV and stain resistance raise concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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