Forrest Mid-century Design Reclining Chair vs Kars Nail-head Upholstered Push Back Recliner With Storage Pocket Gracie Oaks Body Fabric: 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
Gracie Oaks
Kars Nail-head Upholstered Push Back Recliner With Storage Pocket Gracie Oaks Body Fabric
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
LikelyFlame retardant chemicals (brominated or phosphate-based)
ReportedVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) from foam and fabric finishes
PossibleAzo dyes and synthetic colorants
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 Gracie Oaks.
- We flag Flame retardant chemicals (brominated or phosphate-based), Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from foam and fabric finishes, Azo dyes and synthetic colorants and Formaldehyde from adhesives or resin finishes on the Gracie Oaks and not on the Article.
- The Article is upholstered fabric, wooden frame where the Gracie Oaks is polyester upholstery fabric, 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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