Stain-Resistant Textiles, ranked by PFAS safety
31 products graded A to F, safest first. 11 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
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Sunbrella
Sunbrella PLUS 8433-0000 Linen 60" Fabric
Outdoor fabric with water-repellent coating, PFAS risk unconfirmed by brand.
Williams Sonoma
Morris & Co. x Williams Sonoma Zorlue Tablecloth, 70x108, Compton, Multi
Lower concern tablecloth; typical printed cotton unlikely to contain PFAS.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Amazon Basics
Amazon Dining | Amazon White Dining Tablecloth | Color: White | Size: Os
100% polyester fabric
Lower concern. Plain polyester tablecloth has minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Amazon Basics
Amazon Essentials Light Blue Multicolor Cotton Tablecloth
100% cotton
Lower concern. Plain cotton tablecloth, no surface treatments detected.
⚠Risky category by default
Ethan Allen
Millbrook/Bridgewater Cove Extension Dining Table Cover
polyester fabric with unknown finish treatment
Skip pending verification of finish or water treatment applied.
⚠Risky category by default
Ethan Allen
Nod Hill Collection Covers 35"h
upholstery fabric (composition unspecified)
Upholstery fabric, no PFAS disclosure available from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Williams Sonoma
Morris & Co. x Williams Sonoma Bluebell Tablecloth, 70" X 108", Multi
Cotton blend printed fabric
Lower concern; cotton tablecloth unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Williams Sonoma
Morris & Co. x Williams Sonoma Zorlue Tablecloth, 70x108, Compton, Multi
Cotton blend tablecloth, printed design
Lower concern tablecloth; typical printed cotton unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Linen Depot
LA Linen Polyester Poplin Rectangular Tablecloth
polyester poplin, no reported treatment
Lower concern; untreated polyester rarely contains PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Linen Depot
Slickblue Polyester Poplin Tablecloth
100% polyester poplin, no water/stain treatment mentioned
Lower PFAS concern. Bare polyester tablecloth unlikely to contain intentional fluorochemicals.
⚠Risky category by default
Linen Depot
TCF Linen Scuba Rectangular Tablecloth
100% linen, no specified coating
Lower concern. Plain linen tablecloth unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Linen Depot
Anqtovp Rectangle Linen Tablecloth
Linen textile, untreated
Lower concern. Plain linen tablecloth unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Linen Depot
CV Linens English Garden Floral Rectangular Tablecloth
Linen (primary fiber)
Linen tablecloth, lower PFAS concern.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Ethan Allen
CRETE BLUE SCALLOped RECTANGular TABLECLOTH
Polyester-cotton blend fabric, stain-resistant finish
Polyester blend with stain finish; Ethan Allen silent on PFAS disclosure.
⚠Stain-resistant finish
Williams Sonoma
Painted Vine Tablecloth
Cotton/linen blend with stain-resistant finish
Stain-resistant tablecloth; Williams Sonoma does not disclose PFAS treatment details.
⚠Stain-resistant finish
Amazon Basics
Amazon Polka Dot Rectangle Tablecloth - 60 X 84 Inch Water & Stain Resistant Washable - New Home | Color: White
Unknown water and stain resistant coating on polyester blend or cotton textile
Skip until coating chemistry is disclosed by Amazon.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Linen Depot
Elrene Home Fashions Continental Solid Texture Water and Stain Resistant Tablecloth
Polyester blend with water and stain resistant coating, unspecified
Skip until coating chemistry is disclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sunbrella
60 in. Round Outdoor Tablecloth with Zipper and Umbrella Hole, Waterproof Stain Resistant, Nautical Blue, 1 Piece
Solution-dyed acrylic fabric, waterproof/stain-resistant coating unspecified
Sunbrella solution-dyed acrylic; waterproof coating unspecified, PFAS risk unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ethan Allen
Somerly Outdoor Furniture Covers 24"d x
polyester with water-resistant treatment (likely water-repellent coating)
Furniture covers likely treated for water resistance; Ethan Allen provides no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ethan Allen
SteinMart.com Alina Tablecloth
Polyester blend fabric with stain/water resistant finish
Skip until stain-resist treatment is disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Williams Sonoma
Berry Tablecloth
cotton blend with stain/water resistant finish
Skip until Williams Sonoma discloses stain treatment chemicals.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Williams Sonoma
Bridgerton x Williams Sonoma Round Tablecloth
cotton or cotton blend textile with stain/water resistant finish
Stain-resistant tablecloth, no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Linen Depot
Splash Fabric Tablecloths in Laminated Cotton
laminated cotton with unspecified water-repellent coating
Skip. Laminated coating composition undisclosed; likely PFAS-treated.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Linen Depot
Elrene Home Fashions Tropez Block Print Indoor/Outdoor Tablecloth
polyester blend with water/stain-resistant finish
Skip until brand discloses PFAS treatment details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pottery Barn
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
Pottery Barn
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
Sunbrella
Tablecloths and Placemats Napkins, Linens Table
Sunbrella acrylic solution-dyed textile with water/stain-repellent finish
Outdoor textiles with water-repellent coating; PFAS chemistry unconfirmed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sunbrella
Coastal Sunbrella Sahara Outdoor Table Runner
solution-dyed acrylic with water-repellent coating finish
Outdoor textiles often use water-repellent coating; Sunbrella's formula undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sunbrella
Solids Marine Fabrics Ocean Blue
Acrylic solution-dyed fabric with water/stain-resistant treatment
Skip or contact brand; waterproof treatment unspecified, PFAS unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sunbrella
The Vermont Country Store Easy Clean Coated Umbrella Tablecloth
Sunbrella acrylic fabric with water/stain repellent coating
Sunbrella fabric likely uses acrylic; coating details unknown, skip if PFAS-free matters
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sunbrella
Spectrum Tablecloth
Solution-dyed acrylic with water-repellent coating treatment
Sunbrella's water-repellent coating finish may contain PFAS; no public disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sunbrella
Williams Sonoma Santa Barbara Table Cover
Sunbrella acrylic fabric with water-repellent coating treatment
Sunbrella uses water-repellent coating but does not disclose PFAS status publicly.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sunbrella
PLUS 8433-0000 Linen 60" Fabric
Acrylic with Sunbrella water-repellent coating treatment
Outdoor fabric with water-repellent coating, PFAS risk unconfirmed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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