Ben Vorlich Tartan Axminster Carpet | Wool Plaid vs Sp423 by Mohawk | Durable Solid Carpet | Stain Resistant: 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 Mohawk.
• We flag Flame retardants (chemistry unspecified), Stain-resistant finish off-gassing (PFAS status unknown), Carpet backing and adhesive volatiles and Microfiber shedding and dust retention on the Mohawk and not on the Axminster.
• The Axminster is wool plaid, Axminster weave where the Mohawk is synthetic carpet fiber with stain-resistant finish, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
• The gap is 35 points, wide enough that this is not a close call, and the Axminster is the one to buy.
• We are less certain about the Mohawk grade, at 35% confidence against 72%, because it discloses less.