Ben Vorlich Tartan Axminster Carpet | Wool Plaid vs Versatile Assorted Commercial Pattern 24 in. x 24 in. Carpet Tile (10 Tiles/Case) 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 (brominated or phosphorus-based), Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from adhesives and backing, Stain-resistant coating degradation and leaching and Formaldehyde in backing or binder resins on the TrafficMaster and not on the Axminster.
• The Axminster is wool plaid, Axminster weave where the TrafficMaster is nylon 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 45% confidence against 72%, because it discloses less.