Concord Global · Artificial Turf
Concord Global Soft Fescue Artificial Grass Rug
Wait for coating details. Most artificial grass rugs use PFAS treatments.
Artificial grass rugs typically get water and stain-resistant coatings that commonly contain PFAS. GlobalTex keeps coating chemistry and PFAS testing private.
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Material
polyethylene fibers with unspecified water/stain-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Concord Global Soft Fescue Grass Rug is made of, ingredients and materials
This rug uses polyethylene (PE) fibers, a stable synthetic polymer that does not inherently leach chemicals under normal conditions. The hazard here is entirely in the unspecified water and stain-resistant coating applied to the fibers. Most artificial grass products use PFAS-based Teflon-family coating (like polyvinylidene fluoride) to achieve water repellency; Concord Global has not disclosed what coating is used on this Soft Fescue line. Without that detail, you cannot rule out legacy PFAS treatments.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
Unspecified coating on polyethylene fibers; industry standard for artificial grass is PFAS-based Teflon-family coating. GlobalTex has not disclosed alternative chemistry, so PFAS presence is probable unless explicitly proven otherwise.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microfiber shedding from polyethylene fibers
Artificial grass sheds PE microfibers during use, especially with foot traffic and cleaning. Inhalation risk is lower in outdoor settings but increases indoors; no established exposure threshold exists for microplastics.
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from backing/adhesives
Latex or polyurethane backing and adhesives may emit VOCs in the first days to weeks after purchase. No product-specific VOC test data available; off-gassing is common in artificial turf and typically diminishes with airing.
Mold and bacterial growth if wet and unmaintained
Any synthetic grass rug can harbor mold and bacteria if allowed to remain damp, especially in humid climates. Proper drainage and drying are essential; this is a maintenance issue, not a manufacturing defect.
What’s reassuring
Flame retardants
No information available on whether the backing contains flame retardant additives. This is common in synthetic turf but not documented for this specific product; confirm with manufacturer if fire safety is a concern.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
GlobalTex (the parent brand) has not published a public statement on PFAS use or phase-out commitments in its artificial turf products. No third-party certifications (e.g., GreenGuard, Cradle to Cradle, OEKO-TEX) are listed in available product documentation for this rug. The brand's silence on coating chemistry is notable in a category where PFAS disclosure has become a competitive differentiator among environmentally conscious manufacturers.
How it compares in its category
Artificial grass rugs vary widely, some brands (e.g.Some EasyLawn products explicitly state they have coatings without added PFAS; others remain opaque. Concord Global's lack of transparency puts it in the middle-to-lower tier of disclosure. Natural-fiber alternatives (wool, sisal outdoor rugs) avoid the coating question entirely but may be less durable in high-traffic settings.
If you buy it
Request the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the coating before purchase to confirm PFAS status. Use primarily outdoors or in well-ventilated spaces; polyethylene fibers shed microfibers when compressed heavily, especially in vacuum cleaning. Rinse regularly with plain water to remove surface dust and minimize inhalation of shed fibers. Replace if backing or fibers show visible degradation, as crumbling coating may increase particle exposure.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Concord Global has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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