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Organic Couches
By Dr. Meg Christensen | Updated December 2025
I analyze every layer of non toxic couches— foam, adhesives, fabric treatments, wood finishes— then rank brands from healthiest to least healthy. If you're new to shopping for non-toxic furniture, scroll down to read my guide on how to evaluate couches and understand what these ratings actually mean.
I took a Zoom tour of Ecobalanza during the pandemic and talked with the owner about her philosophy and the materials they use. They make the healthiest couches available, all handmade and custom order. Built using traditional techniques and totally natural materials. They use zero-VOC glues only when necessary, relying on stitching and construction techniques instead. Entirely solid wood couch frames, without engineered wood, and only natural and GOTS certified organic couch upholstery; no polyester or other plastic-based fabrics whatsoever. You can choose latex, kapok, down, cotton, or wool fillings— they don’t even have foam. Can replicate any couch you like aesthetically, but with healthy materials. You can design your own non toxic sectional couch, or organic floor couch, for example.
These are also extremely healthy sofas, with a range of natural options, including their OEKO-TEX or GOTS certified organic fabric upholstery. All of their organic sectional sofas contain totally organic couch cushions made with GOLS certified latex — they don’t use polyurethane foam at all. Frames are solid wood and their springs are handmade, meaning these couches will last generations. They’re similar to Ecobalanza but with a wider range of both organic and organic-ish materials. Essentially an organic online couch company with a large display of pre-designed couches on their website, many in the organic modern furniture style. The ratings below represent their healthiest options.
Savvy Rest uses only natural materials and is unique for using softer, more plush Talalay latex, which can be nice for a couch (most latex couches use Dunlop latex, which is organic, but firmer). Their Talalay is C2C certified, which means it’s made without fillers and meets the highest health standard available. They’re an online couch company with one straightforward couch, loveseat, and armchair option. They don’t use foam or synthetic fabrics at all— just the latex, organic cotton, and hemp. They have the modern organic couch look perfected, and use organic fabrics, water based glues, and solid wood. Importantly, their certifications are easily displayed and understandable.
Cisco Home
These are natural couches you can customize, with an even greater range of materials from organic to not organic at all. You can choose from regular polyurethane foam to GOLS certified organic Dunlop latex, to all feather stuffing. Their Iris Linen collection is the upholstery choice that is GOTS certified organic. They also use Crypton Home performance fabrics, which are free of PFAS and an overall better choice when choosing polyester fabrics. They also use solid wood frame, water based stains, plant based finishes, and water based glues. The ratings below represent their healthiest options, if you go their totally natural route.
This is the non toxic couch brand I chose because they’re handmade in the US, have a spectrum of materials balancing affordability and health, are very transparent with certifications, and it was easy to order online. I chose their Mota Sectional in latex and wool, and although I could’ve just pressed “buy,” I had it custom-sized for my weirdly-shaped living room, and they were so helpful and friendly during that process. I also like that they offer plant-based performance upholstery with C0 DWR which makes it the best organic couch for pets and kids. And, their Lala sofa is the most affordable truly organic sofa available anywhere, another fact I appreciate. They have non toxic sectional couches, and organic sleeper sofas, too.
Couch Seattle carries a specific “Eco-Conscious” line that also happens to be healthy for humans (not always the case!) You can customize their couches to be semi-natural or totally natural. They uniquely offer polyurethane foam, 100% natural latex, or a latex-synthetic rubber blend. They have GOTS certified organic fabrics and polyester to choose from. Their solid wood frames, water based stains, and low-VOC glues come standard on all couches, even ones made with regular polyurethane foam, if you so choose. The ratings below represent their healthiest options.
I love non toxic couch companies that have a spectrum of health options to make room for affordability and practicality, as long as they’re transparent about what materials they’re using. I’m a little prickly about TFS because they use both USDA certified cotton and GOTS certified organic cotton, and often conflate the two— but just because a fiber is certified organic in the field by USDA doesn’t mean it stays organic throughout processing, which is what GOTS ensures. No one should be tricked into thinking something is healthier than it is. That said, they do use GOLS certified organic latex and OEKO TEX certified wool and coconut coir, as well as healthy finishes and glues. I simply recommend reading the ingredients of each couch carefully and asking questions. They do have organic sectional couches, and organic futons, too.
Roger and Chris make all of their non toxic sofas out of solid wood and use low-VOC glues and water-based low VOC stains. They’re another choice-friendly company with options ranging from flame retardant free CertiPUR foam to GOLS certified organic latex. They have OEKO TEX certified and PFAS free non toxic upholstery, as well as a variety of other options. They also handcraft non-toxic sectionals, ottomans, and sleeper beds. The ratings below represent their healthiest options.
Green Row is unique in the world of natural couches: they have patterned slipcovers and a very different style than most healthy options. They use natural but uncertified latex, and OEKO TEX fabrics. These materials make them healthier than standard couches, though I didn’t get a response on what kind of wood stains, finishes, or glues they use; I assume standard low VOC because they use a low-VOC sealant on the springs inside. I asked if they use engineered wood; they said each couch is made differently, so you’d have to ask about each one separately. before you buy— worth an email before purchasing. Owned by Williams Sonoma.
Are 7th Avenue couches non toxic? Of the sofas made with foam and OEKO TEX certified polyester (and there are many now), 7th Ave currently comes out as the least toxic. Their upholsteries are polyester-linen blends with OEKO TEX certification and contain no PFAS, formaldehyde, or flame retardants. Their frames are solid wood. They are highly responsive to questions about materials, which I always think is a good sign and appreciate. All in all, this is the best non toxic modular sofa available so far.
Is Anabei non toxic? Anabei cleverly uses a steel frame instead of a wooden one, meaning there are no wood stains or formaldehyde-filled particleboards to worry about. This, combined with their OEKO TEX fabrics, makes Anabei a decent choice for a foam couch. No PFAS, and they have pet- and kid- friendly washable performance fabric. They make relatively non toxic loveseat, sectional, and sofas, and are also very affordable. Memory foam has more undisclosed additives than standard foam, so choosing standard may reduce exposure. They stated that if needed, they use water-based glues in their cushions. So, some off-gassing is possible, but should be less than a standard couch.
Is Silk and Snow non toxic? Their modular couches, sectionals, and ottomans are OK, though not nearly as non-toxic as their mattresses are! I had to do a little emailing to find out that the frame is made with engineered wood (LVL) and though they didn’t tell me what type of wood stains, finishes, and glues they use, they did state that they do not use formaldehyde in the creation of the sofa. Without GreenGuard certification, it’s hard to know whether any off-gassing will occur. Happily, they did confirm that their stain-resistant upholsteries are OEKO TEX certified, and all are PFAS free. Likewise, their polyurethane foam is free of flame retardants. They were very responsive to my questions.
Burrow
Is Burrow non toxic? My burrow couch review changed in late 2024, when they added healthier options like OEKO TEX certified fabric and formaldehyde-free engineered wood (in addition to steel and hardwood) in their couch frames. A live chat agent told me they also now use low-VOC stains and glues. All of which was not the case in an email conversation in early 2024, when they were still advertising themselves as “non-toxic.” I still feel a little betrayed by that early advertising— I am quite prickly about healthwashing. That said, they are affordable, they are making steps in a healthier direction, and this is exactly why I have an objective rating scale that takes my emotions out of it! They now rank above several of the other brands from a material health point of view.
Is Inside Weather non toxic? Sort of. They have one modular sofa, loveseat, and sofa, and the brand is often referred to as a non toxic couch company. They do have the option to choose OEKO TEX certified upholstery, and have regular foam instead of solely memory foam. They use a solid ash frame, and low VOC stains and glues, so they’re OK. (Inside Weather owns Anabei, Jackfruit, and Diorama. I won’t even rate Diorama because they are just made of so.much.foam, which has health concerns —read more here. Likewise, Jackfruit only has a memory foam option, which has more undisclosed additives than standard foam.)
Is Sabai non toxic? Sabai makes eco-friendly couches, and while I love their committment to sustainability and the fact that you can repair them instead of throw them away when they need fixing, their materials are more eco-friendly than non-toxic. Their plywood frames are second-best to solid wood, still better than MDF, OSB, and other types of fake wood, which contain more added formaldehyde. I don’t love recycled fabric from a health point of view, because the plastic it comes from is of unknown origin and may have nasties like BPA in it. Nor do I love Olefin which requires quite a bit of chemical additives to turn it from a hard plastic to a soft fabric-like one. But! They do have hemp upholstery, and though it isn’t OEKO TEX certified, hemp doesn’t require pesticides to grow, so this would be your healthiest option.
Maiden Home
Is Maiden Home non toxic? They use standard polyurethane foam, and have some fabrics that contain PFAS for stain and water resistance. But, they do offer 4 OEKO TEX certified fabrics (Stonewashed Linen, Woven Chenille, Belgian Linen, and Textured Tweed) which do not have PFAS. Most of their fabrics contain at least some polyester. I highly recommend you email them to ask specifically when choosing the specific fabric you want— they have a wide selection that changes, so I can’t speak for each one, but they are very responsive to questions. The rating below is for their OEKO TEX certified fabrics only. A PFAS fabric would get an X. Their frame is solid wood, and they use synthetic but low VOC stains and glues.
Are Crate and Barrel couches non toxic? GreenGuard Gold couch line just means they off-gas VOCs under a set limit. GreenGuard Gold doesn’t address non-VOC chemicals like PFAS, phthalates, or flame retardants. But! Crate and Barrel has banned flame retardants and all PFAS in non-cookware items, putting them a step ahead of other big couch companies. Mostly polyester upholstery; if you go with a performance option, choose one that is OEKO TEX certified to make it healthier. They use standard polyurethane foam, an engineered hardwood frame, and though Customer Service couldn’t tell me what brand of stains and glues they use, though they are likely low VOC since they have that GreenGuard certification. I appreciate their step in the right direction setting a better standard for big name brands.
Are Room and Board couches non-toxic? They use CertiPUR foam and go the extra step of clarifying that they don’t allow phthalates, antimicrobials, PFAS, formaldehyde, or flame retardants in their couches. They have some natural fiber upholstery options, but with an undisclosed stain repellant finish (likely a C0 DWR, much better than PFAS). They use solid and engineered hardwood for the frame and all of their glues and stains are low VOC.
IKEA
Are IKEA couches non toxic? No, but they’re still better than most. IKEA is incredible for their transparency, and they’ve banned certain chemicals like lead, BPA, and added formaldehyde much faster than the majority of couch companies in the US. They’re also super affordable, and I respect both of these things so much, I hate to rank them last! Still, my material health ratings are objective, so here is where it stays. With a few strategies (like a couch cover or pad, and ventilation), their imperfectly healthy furniture can be an affordable less toxic couch option. They use standard polyurethane foam, and polyester and polypropylene upholstery, along with frames made of veneer lumber, fiberboard, plywood, and plastic frames. Their glues can off-gas noticeably, as well.
Pottery Barn and West Elm
Owned by the same company, Pottery Barn and West Elms’ GreenGuard Gold couches doesn’t mean their couches are perfectly healthy, but that they will off-gas VOCs under strict limits (my video on this topic here). They use standard polyurethane foam and an engineered wood frame. Their upholstery options are mostly polyester, but they do have a 100% cotton option. No OEKO TEX certifications. They do not use Flame Retardants, but I would email them to confirm there are no PFAS in the fabric you want; they have not banned these like Crate and Barrel has. Their finishes, stains, and glues are confirmed low VOC. The GreenGuard Gold verification does mean that it won’t off-gas as much as a sofa with similar fabrics and stains, so that is good! Shop West Elm here or Pottery Barn here.
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Table of Contents
How to Actually Shop for a Non-Toxic Couch (Without Getting Healthwashed)
Shopping for a non-toxic couch is confusing! The furniture industry often uses vague terms like "non-toxic" "natural," and "sustainable" precisely because they sound healthy without committing to anything verifiable.
I've spent years (!) examining couches layer-by-layer—foam, fabric, adhesives, wood finishes. This page ranks couch brands from healthiest to least healthy based on materials, not marketing claims. If you’re curious about why and how I rate, you can read more here about what matters, what doesn't, and how to cut through the healthwashing.
The Four Layers That Determine Couch Safety
Every upholstered couch has four main layers I consider. Most brands only address one (usually the easiest, usually foam, usually CertiPUR) while ignoring the others. I think it’s fine to make just one component of a couch healthier, and honor baby steps, but one healthy layer doesn’t make the whole couch organic or non-toxic.
Layer 1: Foam cushions - This is where the majority of chemical exposure comes from. Conventional polyurethane foam contains flame retardants, plasticizers, catalysts, and VOCs. "CertiPUR foam" sounds safe but still allows benzene, phthalates, and some flame retardants. The only completely non-toxic foam option is GOLS-certified organic latex—not "natural latex" (which can contain synthetic fillers), not "plant-based foam" (usually 5% soy, 95% polyurethane), but GOLS-certified organic latex with a certification number you can verify.
Layer 2: Upholstery fabric - Even if you choose organic cotton or linen fibers, conventional fabric processing uses chemical dyes, bleaches, and finishing treatments. The biggest concern is PFAS (forever chemicals) used for stain resistance. "Performance fabric" without OEKO-TEX certification is almost always treated with PFAS. GOTS certification verifies organic fibers AND safe processing. OEKO-TEX certification tests finished fabric for harmful residues, including PFAS.
Layer 3: Frame and finishes - Solid wood frames are typically healthier than engineered wood, which often contains formaldehyde-based adhesives, but not always! There are newer, healthier version of engineered wood available now, which is good, because engineered wood helps add strength to regular wood, which is important for couches supporting lots of people. Wood itself isn’t just wood— I also consider how it’s finished— water-based stains and oil-based finishes off-gas fewer VOCs than conventional counterparts.
Layer 4: Adhesives - Low-VOC or water-based adhesives are preferable to standard construction adhesives which contribute to the “new couch smell.” Most brands don't disclose this information at all, and I’ve sent a lot of emails trying to get answers!
Why "Non-Toxic" Marketing Is Deliberately Vague
Here are some common tricky healthwashing tactics used in non-toxic couch marketing to watch out for:
"Eco-friendly" or "sustainable" addresses environmental impact (recyclability, carbon footprint), not human health. A couch can be made from recycled materials and still off-gas VOCs and contain flame retardants. These are different concerns that don’t always overlap.
"Low-VOC" or "GreenGuard Gold certified" only measures off-gassing chemicals you can smell. It doesn't address flame retardants, phthalates, or other chemicals that fall out of degrading foam into household dust. It's better than nothing, but not the same as non-toxic.
"CertiPUR foam" is an industry-created certification (not true third-party) that prohibits some chemicals while explicitly allowing others. It's marketed as "safe" but permits formaldehyde up to 0.5 ppm, benzene, toluene, PBDE flame retardants up to 1 ppm, and 13 types of phthalates. For a couch you'll use 3-4 hours daily for years, this matters. You can read more about this in the CertiPUR section of my Foam Guide.
How I Rank Couches on This Page
The rating symbols you see below each non-toxic couch brand represent my analysis of every material layer, using the same objective scales for each layer. I do this to make things visually easy for you, and to ensure I stay neutral and unbiased by using consistent methods for each brand. I also like being transparent about each and every affiliate relationship I have, since most organic couch round-ups do not disclose which companies they make a commission from, so can be incentivized to rate couches healthier than they are.
You can see all the detail that goes into each rating symbol by looking at my Foam Guide, Fabric Guide, Adhesive Guide, and Wood Guide. If you don’t want to do a deep dive, in short, the rating symbols show:
Foam: GOLS organic latex > natural latex > polyurethane foam
Foam processing: GOLS organic processing > OEKO-TEX > CertiPUR
Fabric: organic fibers > natural fibers > synthetics
Fabric processing: GOTS > OEKO-TEX > conventional
Wood quality: solid hardwood > formaldehyde-free engineered wood > MDF
Finishes and adhesives: water-based glues > standard
Exposure Routes
How do couch chemicals get into your body?
Understanding the two ways foam chemicals leave couch cushions, and the three ways they enter your body through exposure routes, explains why choosing a non-toxic couch matters for your health. You can read about how chemicals fall out of foam in my Foam Guide and what you can absorb from couch upholstery through your skin in my Fabric Guide.
It’s important for couches, because they represent one of your highest daily exposures. Unlike occasional-use items, you sit on your sofa for hours daily—often 3+ hours of direct contact. When you're relaxing with your face near cushions, reading, watching TV, or napping, you're exposed to off-gassing VOCs. The direct skin contact on arms, legs, and sometimes your face also maximizes dermal absorption of chemicals that have migrated to the surface.
Children face even higher exposure because they play on couches, put their faces directly on cushions, and spend time on floors near furniture where chemical-laden dust settles.
Cats get hyperthyroidism from flame retardants in furniture foam, the onset of which coincided with the introduction of flame retardants in furniture. Their smaller bodies and grooming behavior concentrate these chemicals fast enough that we can measure the health effects within their lifespans. Research using silicone pet tags found that hyperthyroid cats had significantly higher levels of TDCIPP (a common furniture flame retardant) than healthy cats, and cats who preferred napping on upholstered furniture had the highest exposures.
Non-Toxic Foam for Sofas
Are foam couches toxic?
Yes, polyurethane foam is a very chemically intensive material, and foam additives do not stay bound up in the foam. They fall out over time. You can read all about the chemicals in foam, and how they enter your body in my Foam Guide.
How do I check my couch for flame retardants?
Your couch should have a tag on the underside that states whether it meets TB117, a law that ensures the couch isn’t too flammable. If it says it meets TB117, with no other information, it very likely has flame retardants. This is almost a guarantee if your couch was made before 2013. If it has a checkmark next to “contains no added flame retardants” then you are in luck! The Duke University Foam Project has been tracking samples from couch foam for many years, and happily shut down in May 2024 because less than 10% of the furniture foam consumers were sending in for testing came back with flame retardants. We are headed in the right direction!
The Best Non-Toxic Couch Fabrics
What is C0 DWR couch upholstery?
C0 DWR stands for Carbon-Zero Durable Water Repellant. It is a new alternative to PFAS, which are still very common in performance upholstery on couches. C0 DWR is definitely healthier for people, and is usually plant-based, though the ingredients lists are still proprietary secrets as the competition is quite intense— you can read more about in the New Fabric Technologies section of my Fabric Guide.
What is polypropylene couch upholstery made of?
Polypropylene fabric comes from plastic and is often used in couch manufacturing because it can be dyed in a bleach-resistant way, and it repels water and oil without additional PFAS chemical finishes. It’s a really attractive “fabric” for couches, since they are such a high-use item that you want to look clean. However, polypropylene comes with some health concerns, which you can read all about here in the Polypropylene section of my Fabric Guide.
What is olefin couch fabric?
Olefin is polypropylene, and in the couch industry, the words "polypropylene" and "olefin" are used interchangeably.
Couch Wooden Frames
Why does my organic couch have a Prop 65 warning?
Very likely, this is for wood dust. Prop 65 considers the health of people throughout the entire life cycle of your couch, meaning not just you, but the people who manufactured it, too. Without proper protection, if a worker breathes in wood dust, it increases their chances of getting nasal cancer. Once it gets to you, this is not a risk. Prop 65 can be very, very confusing. I recommend reaching out to the manufacturer of your couch to learn more.
Affordable Non-Toxic Couches
Is an organic couch worth it?
Yes, as long as it doesn’t cause undue financial stress, of course. The list of chemicals used to make couches is quite sobering— IKEA is amazingly transparent about what they prohibit and what levels of chemicals like BPA, formaldehyde, and flame retardants they do allow— see the list here. Most standard couch companies are not this healthy, nor this transparent, which is why this page and Interior Medicine exists! Sofas are materially complicated, and a high-touch surface, making a healthy one important. They’re arguably the most important part of a non toxic living room, since you’re likely spending time in direct contact with it every day. Read about each layer by clicking on the symbols below each brand above. This way, even if you don’t choose the absolute healthiest option (which can be quite an investment) you’ll be thoroughly informed about your decision and can mitigate any imperfectly healthy aspects of it.
I can’t afford a totally non toxic couch: Should I choose safe couch foam or safe couch fabric?
This is one of the most common questions I get, and it's a smart one! When you can't afford both GOLS-certified latex foam and GOTS-certified organic upholstery, I recommend prioritizing safe foam over safe fabric, most of the time, for most people.
Why foam should be your priority:
Foam can contain so many times more chemicals compared to fabric, simply because of the volume used in a couch. This study found that 2.9% of an upholstered chair’s foam was flame retardants by weight—that's 29,000 parts per million of flame retardant chemicals in a single cushion! That translates to an estimated human exposure of 35–80 ng/kg/day!
The health regulations on polyurethane foam are much more relaxed (CertiPUR) than they are for fabric (GOTS, OEKO TEX.)
When fabric might be your priority instead:
Tighter budget: even if you opt for regular polyurethane foam and an OEKO TEX certified or GOTS certified upholstery, it is still a great, healthier option— I promise! Health is about so more than any single object in your home and I certainly don’t want you stressing. (Please read why I think so in Interior Medicine’s philosophy here.)
Upholstery allergy: if you or a family member is allergic to flax (linen), cotton, or are worried about being allergic to plant-based DWR, prioritize the fabric that works best for you instead of the foam.
Are old couches a safer non-toxic option than new ones?
No, while older couches have finished off-gassing VOCs, which is nice, my concern lies with the foam and the additives like flame retardants within it. Foam breaks down over time, releasing the chemicals of concern into your environment. Moreover, flame retardants have been phased out successfully over the last 10 or so years, but were very common in couches starting in the 1960s through the early 2010s. If you get an older couch, look for one that has only been used lightly, so isn’t experiencing much foam breakdown, and that has a TB117 tag stating that it doesn’t contain flame retardants. Read more below about how foam chemicals move from the cushions into your body, and more affordable alternatives to old couches.
What should I do if I can’t afford a non-toxic couch?
If you need to keep a foam couch: dusting, mopping, and vacuuming weekly can pick up any sVOCs (like Flame Retardants) that come from couches invisibly shedding over time. You can ventilate by opening windows daily to help release any VOCs off-gassing from foam. And, you can consider an organic couch cover which may help protect you from anything nasty underneath.
If you can buy a new couch, and can spend a moderate amount:
Consider buying a floor model from an organic couch company that sells them at clearance prices. You can see Medley’s clearance section here and their Lala couch is the most affordable option of any organic couch. Couch Seattle’s clearance section is here.
Consider buying a couch made with a mixture of materials— choosing regular foam but an organic or OEKO TEX certified upholstery can save you money. Or, vice versa. Choose CertiPUR foam and healthy upholstery. Embrace the baby steps and grey area.
If you need to buy the most affordable non toxic couch, consider an IKEA couch and add an organic or natural couch cover to it. A cover may help in three ways:
Reducing foam breakdown by reducing the amount of friction on the foam. Foam degradation releases semi-volatile organic compounds (sVOCs), which are relatively heavy molecules, meaning they don’t vaporize or off-gas into the air. An example of sVOCs are Flame Retardants, a very common foam additive in mattresses, which settle into dust. Having an organic and safe layer between your body’s movements and the couch containing sVOCs may help.
Decreasing body heat in contact with the foam. Body heat in contact with foam is known to speed up off-gassing of VOCs. A couch cover should reduce the amount of heat transfer between your body and the polyurethane foam.
Protecting you from fabric finishes. Even IKEA, which is more health-forward than most standard couch companies allow some BPA and formaldehyde in some of their upholstery. A healthy cover or pad may protect you from direct skin contact.
Finally, wait it out and play the long game— keep emailing companies with questions about their materials and asking for less toxic options. Continued consumer pressure on the foam industry and furniture businesses should drive more couch companies to make healthier options with natural materials, driving competition up and prices down, as we’ve seen with the mattress industry, where there are now many natural options at the same price as standard foam.
How to Choose the Best Non Toxic Couch
What is an organic couch made of?
Organic, or at least non-toxic, couches are typically made of solid wood frames and legs, screws and non-toxic glue that hold it together, springs, organic rubber latex wrapped in wool to act as a natural flame retardant, and an organic cotton or linen upholstery. Importantly, organic couches do not have the Flame Retardants, PFAS, lead, phthalates, BPA, or formaldehyde that standard couches do.
What is the best organic sofa brand?
I’ve ranked the non-toxic sofa brands above strictly in terms of material health, not necessarily what is practical for your life or priorities. The best non toxic couch for you may rely on other factors besides health, which is great— Interior Medicine is not about health perfection, but about informed decision!
What is the best couch for pets and kids?
5 options, from healthiest to less healthy, that will protect your couch from kids and pets:
Get a completely organic couch including organic upholstery, but add a couch pad or cover for protection.
Go for durable latex cushions but choose OEKO-TEX certified natural performance fabric. It will be PFAS-free and have a C0 DWR coating instead.
Select an OEKO-TEX certified olefin, polypropylene, or polyester fabric— these materials are plastic-based, relatively safe, and cannot absorb water, making them naturally stain- and water-repellant and may not need any coatings at all.
Choose an uncertified olefin, polypropylene, or polyester fabric. Even without OEKO TEX certification, they are still much better options than a natural fabric coated in PFAS for stain resistance. Confirm with the company that there are no PFAS present.
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