Ben Vorlich Tartan Axminster Carpet | Wool Plaid vs Elk Bay Residential 18 in. x 18 in. Peel and Stick Carpet Tile 22.5 sq. ft: 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 Flame retardants, Volatile organic compounds (VOC) and adhesive off-gassing, Coating degradation and leaching and Adhesive failure and backing leachables on the TrafficMaster and not on the Axminster.
• The Axminster is wool plaid, Axminster weave where the TrafficMaster is Carpet tile with stain-resistant finish, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
• The gap is 30 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.