Waterproof Outdoor Cushions, ranked by PFAS safety
14 products graded A to F, safest first. 4 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
Buyer’s guide
What to look for in waterproof outdoor cushions, and which brands grade best and worst
Bad · Better · Best waterproof outdoor cushions
The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.
West Elm
Porto Outdoor Lounge Chair Cushion Covers
Outdoor cushion covers likely treated for water resistance; PFAS content undisclosed.
West Elm
West Elm Outdoor Knotted Border Pillow
Outdoor pillow with no disclosed PFAS or water-repellent coating treatment info.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Better Homes & Gardens
19 inch x 18 inch Rectangle Outdoor Seat Pad Cushion, 1-Piece, Medallion
polyester fabric fill, cotton cover
Lower concern. No PFAS-prone treatments reported for cushion.
⚠Risky category by default
West Elm
Cut Garden Flowers Pillow Cover
100% cotton canvas
Lower concern. Plain cotton pillow cover unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
West Elm
Outdoor Knotted Border Pillow
outdoor pillow, likely synthetic fibers or polyester blend
Outdoor pillow with no disclosed PFAS or water-repellent coating treatment info.
⚠Risky category by default
West Elm
Outdoor Rib Stripe Pillow
cotton/linen blend fabric, no stated treatments
Lower concern. Plain textile pillow unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Better Homes & Gardens
24 inchx 24 inch Outdoor Deep Seat Cushion (2-Piece)
polyester fabric with water-resistant treatment
Outdoor cushion with likely water treatment; PFAS details undisclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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44 inch x 20 inch Outdoor Chair Seat Cushion
polyester fabric with unknown water/stain resistance coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry or certifications
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Outdoor Patio Dining Seat Cushion
polyester fabric with water/stain repellent finish
High uncertainty. Outdoor cushions often use water-repellent coating treatments that may contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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1 Piece Rectangle Outdoor Chair Cushion
polyester fabric with stain/water-resistant treatment
Unknown treatment chemicals.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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3-Piece Outdoor Patio Cushion Cover
polyester with unspecified water/stain-resistant treatment
Skip due to undisclosed water-resistant coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better Homes & Gardens
Multi-Stripe Outdoor Pillow
polyester blend fabric with stain/water repellent treatment
Unknown treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
West Elm
Outdoor Cabana Stripe Pillow
Cotton canvas with water-repellent coating treatment
Outdoor pillow likely uses traditional water-repellent coating; PFAS status unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
West Elm
Outdoor Stitched Diamond Grid Pillow
outdoor polyester textile with water-repellent coating finish
Outdoor pillow likely treated for water resistance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
West Elm
Colette Outdoor Pillow 20"x20
outdoor fabric with water-repellent finish
Outdoor pillow likely treated for water resistance; West Elm silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
West Elm
Porto Outdoor Lounge Chair Cushion Covers
outdoor cushion covers, likely performance fabric with water-repellent coating finish
Outdoor cushion covers likely treated for water resistance; PFAS content undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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