Arhaus · Outdoor Cushions & Pillows
Arhaus Granville Outdoor Pillow
Outdoor pillow; water-repellent coating finish typical but unspecified. Arhaus silent on PFAS.
Arhaus Granville pillow likely has water-repellent coating common in outdoor textiles. Brand discloses no PFAS information or certifications; contact them for treatment details.
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Material
outdoor pillow, likely solution-dyed acrylic or polyester with water-repellent coating treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
furniture is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
The Granville pillow is most likely solution-dyed acrylic or polyester, which are standard for outdoor textiles because they resist moisture and UV fading. Solution-dyeing avoids many surface dyes and chemical fixes needed in conventional fabric dyeing. However, the fabric almost certainly carries a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish, typically applied as a post-treatment coating to enhance outdoor performance. water-repellent coating coatings are the primary source of PFAS in outdoor pillows, and Arhaus does not disclose the type or fluorine status of its finish.
The brand's record and disclosure
Arhaus is a premium furniture brand without published chemical disclosure policies, environmental certifications (OEKO-TEX, GOTS, Bluesign), or public statements on PFAS avoidance or testing. The brand does not appear in third-party chemical safety tracking databases or recall records related to textiles. This silence is typical of legacy furniture retailers and contrasts with brands (e.g., Patagonia, REI Co-op) that proactively disclose water-repellent coating chemistry or offer PFAS-free alternatives.
How it compares in its category
Most outdoor pillows at this price point use similar solution-dyed acrylic or polyester with water-repellent coating finishes; Arhaus is not an outlier. However, competitors like Sunbrella publish their fiber and finish specifications transparently, and some outdoor brands now offer PFAS-free water-repellent coating options (e.g., paraffin-based or silicone finishes). Without equivalent transparency, Arhaus Granville offers no competitive safety advantage in this category.
If you buy it
Wash the pillow by hand or gentle machine cycle with mild detergent before use to remove any residual finish chemicals and sizing agents. Avoid high heat; air-dry only. Inspect the cover seams and fabric surface regularly for wear, fading, or degradation; UV and moisture stress compound over 2-3 seasons outdoors. Do not dry-clean or use fabric treatments that add additional coatings. Replace the cover if fading or pooling occurs, as degraded fabric may shed microfibers.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating chemistry
Arhaus does not specify the water-repellent coating chemistry used on the Granville pillow. Traditional fluorinated Teflon-type coating-based finishes carry PFAS; some manufacturers now use PFAS-free alternatives (paraffin, silicone, or wax-based). Without disclosure, assume fluorine-based water-repellent coating is likely but not confirmed.
Azo dyes (if piece-dyed rather than solution-dyed)
If the fabric is solution-dyed acrylic or polyester as typical for outdoor pillows, azo dyes are not present. If any accent trim or embroidery uses conventional dyes, azo risk exists but is not reported for this brand or product line.
Flame retardant additives
Outdoor pillows are not typically required to meet flame-retardant standards in most jurisdictions. No flame retardant additives are reported in this product or line.
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
New synthetic textile finishes, dyes, and sizing can off-gas during storage and initial outdoor use. Odor is usually mild and fades within days to weeks. Hand-washing before use and air-drying in sunlight will accelerate dissipation.
Microfiber shedding from degraded acrylic or polyester
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 45% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
Safer alternatives in Outdoor Cushions & Pillows
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⚠Risky category by default
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