Ben Vorlich Tartan Axminster Carpet | Wool Plaid vs Peaceful Quality Carpet Sample by DesignShop in Pristine, Nylon, Size: 7 in x 6 in: 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 Karastan.
• We flag Formaldehyde releasers in finish resins, Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from dyes and treatments, Flame retardant chemicals (if applied) and Nylon backing adhesive degradation on the Karastan and not on the Axminster.
• The Axminster is wool plaid, Axminster weave where the Karastan is Nylon with stain/soil 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 Karastan grade, at 35% confidence against 72%, because it discloses less.