Sunbrella · Stain-Resistant Textiles
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Sunbrella uses water-repellent coating but does not disclose PFAS status publicly.
Sunbrella table covers feature water-repellent acrylic fabric, typical for outdoor textiles. The brand does not publicly confirm or deny PFAS in their water-repellent coating treatment; contact them directly for composition details.
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Material
Sunbrella acrylic fabric 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
This table cover is Sunbrella acrylic fabric, a solution-dyed synthetic material that resists fading and moisture. The fabric itself is chemically inert acrylic polymer. However, the 'water-repellent coating' (water-repellent coating) finish applied to achieve water resistance is almost certainly a fluorochemical treatment, which typically contains PFAS or PFAS alternatives. Sunbrella does not publicly disclose the specific water-repellent coating chemistry used on this product.
The brand's record and disclosure
Sunbrella, owned by Glen Raven, is a leading outdoor textile brand with strong performance credentials but poor chemical transparency. The company has not published a PFAS policy or commitment to phasing out fluorochemical water-repellent coating treatments as of public record. No major recalls or contamination incidents are documented for this product line. Industry peers (like some Crypton or fluorocarbon-free alternatives) have begun disclosing or eliminating PFAS; Sunbrella remains silent.
How it compares in its category
Outdoor table covers typically use polyester or acrylic blends with water-repellent finishes. Sunbrella acrylic is higher quality and more durable than budget polyester alternatives, but most premium outdoor fabrics use similar fluorinated water-repellent coating chemistry without disclosure. PFAS-free or low-PFAS outdoor fabrics exist (e.g., some wax-based or paraffin-treated options) but are less common and often cost more. This product sits in the standard 'silent PFAS' tier of the market.
If you buy it
Use a gentle brush or low-pressure water to clean; do not machine wash or apply heat that might degrade the water-repellent coating. The water-repellent finish will diminish over 3-5 years with UV and weather exposure; plan for replacement or professional re-treatment if needed. Store dry and avoid prolonged folding in damp conditions to prevent mildew. If water-repellent coating performance matters to you, accept that you are purchasing an unknown fluorochemical legacy.
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.”
Fluorochemical water-repellent coating treatment (PFAS or alternatives)
Sunbrella's water-repellent finish is standard industry water-repellent coating chemistry, almost certainly fluorine-based. Brand silence on composition prevents confirmation of PFAS vs. gen-X replacements; both pose bioaccumulation concerns.
VOC off-gassing from acrylic and finish
Solution-dyed acrylic itself is stable, but the applied water-repellent coating resin and sizing may off-gas volatile organics, especially when new or when exposed to sun and heat. Typically minimal in outdoor use but may be present in packaging or storage indoors.
Coating degradation and microfiber release
As the water-repellent coating finish breaks down over time, friction (cleaning, wind abrasion) may shed microfibers and degraded coating particles. Not a known acute hazard but relevant to long-term environmental persistence of this product.
Azo dyes (from color fastness)
Sunbrella solution-dyed acrylic uses colorants locked into fiber, not applied as reactive dyes. No regulatory complaints or test data on azo dye risk for this product line; risk is significantly lower than piece-dyed fabrics.
Heavy metals in pigments
Solution-dyed synthetic fibers do not typically contain cadmium or lead pigments; modern colorant standards exclude them. No public record of contamination in Sunbrella products.
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.
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