Forrest Mid-century Design Reclining Chair vs Ashley Bristaview Manual Rocker Recliner: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
Article
Forrest Mid-century Design Reclining Chair
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleFlame retardant chemicals (brominated or chlorinated)
LikelyVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) and off-gassing
PossibleAzo dyes and formaldehyde-releasing fabric treatments
Ashley Furniture
Ashley Bristaview Manual Rocker Recliner
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
LikelyPolyurethane foam off-gassing (VOCs)
ReportedFlame-retardant chemical treatment
PossibleStain-guard fabric treatment (likely PFAS or formaldehyde-based)
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Flame retardant chemicals (brominated or chlorinated), Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and off-gassing, Azo dyes and formaldehyde-releasing fabric treatments and Foam degradation and off-gassing over time on the Article and not on the Ashley Furniture.
- We flag Polyurethane foam off-gassing (VOCs), Flame-retardant chemical treatment, Stain-guard fabric treatment (likely PFAS or formaldehyde-based) and Azo dyes in synthetic upholstery on the Ashley Furniture and not on the Article.
- The Article is upholstered fabric, wooden frame where the Ashley Furniture is fabric upholstery, wood frame, foam cushioning, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
- These two are level, close enough that price and fit should decide it rather than our grade.
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