Ben Vorlich Tartan Axminster Carpet | Wool Plaid vs Truly Coffee Brown 12 ft. 16 oz. SD Polyester Texture Full Roll Carpet: which is safer?

Where these two actually differ

• We flag Formaldehyde and VOC off-gassing, Azo dyes and heavy metals in colorants, Dust and dust mite allergens and Moth and insect infestation risk on the Axminster and not on the TrafficMaster.
• We flag Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from stain/moisture treatment, Flame retardant chemicals, Formaldehyde in backing or adhesive and Microplastic shedding from wear and vacuum damage on the TrafficMaster and not on the Axminster.
• The Axminster is wool plaid, Axminster weave where the TrafficMaster is polyester carpet with stain/moisture resistant treatment, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
• The gap is 45 points, wide enough that this is not a close call, and the Axminster is the one to buy.
• We are less certain about the TrafficMaster grade, at 35% confidence against 72%, because it discloses less.