Thomasville Ella tufted sofa beige - 98"Wx35"Dx39"H vs Thomasville Slide Jack Sleeper Sofa: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
Thomasville Furniture
Thomasville Ella tufted sofa beige - 98"Wx35"Dx39"H
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleFormaldehyde-releasing resins in fabric finishing
PossibleFlame retardants (brominated or phosphorus-based)
PossibleAzo dyes and synthetic colorants
Thomasville Furniture
Thomasville Slide Jack Sleeper Sofa
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleFlame retardants (chemical identity unknown)
PossibleFormaldehyde in adhesives and resins
LikelyVolatile organic compounds (VOC) from padding, fabric dyes, and finishes
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Formaldehyde-releasing resins in fabric finishing, Flame retardants (brominated or phosphorus-based), Azo dyes and synthetic colorants and Dust and fiber shedding from polyester blend on the Thomasville Furniture and not on the Thomasville Furniture.
- We flag Flame retardants (chemical identity unknown), Formaldehyde in adhesives and resins and Volatile organic compounds (VOC) from padding, fabric dyes, and finishes on the Thomasville Furniture and not on the Thomasville Furniture.
- The Thomasville Furniture is upholstered fabric, likely polyester blend or cotton where the Thomasville Furniture is upholstered sofa, typically fabric or microfiber, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
- These two are level, close enough that price and fit should decide it rather than our grade.
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