Milliken Realtree Camo Plush Carpet 13-1/2' Wide
Stain-treated carpet. PFAS use unclear; contact Milliken for details.
Milliken's stain-resistant carpet likely uses water-repellent coating treatment, which commonly contains PFAS. Milliken does not publicly disclose PFAS-free status or treatment composition.
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Material
Nylon/polyester plush pile with stain and moisture treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Milliken Realtree Camo Plush Carpet is made of, ingredients and materials
This carpet is nylon or polyester plush pile (or blend), which means synthetic fibers prone to off-gassing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during manufacturing and early use. The 'stain and moisture treatment' is the critical unknown, Milliken does not publicly specify whether this uses PFAS-based water and oil repellents (Scotchgard-type chemistries are common in treated carpets) or alternative methods. Nylon and polyester can also contain residual flame retardants or antimony catalysts from polyester production, though modern commercial carpet typically meets flammability codes without additional treatment.
What’s concerning
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
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.
PFAS
Milliken's stain treatment chemistry is undisclosed; PFAS-based repellents are standard in this product class but not confirmed for this specific carpet. Direct manufacturer inquiry required.
Source, ATSDR ↗Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gassing
Nylon and polyester plush carpets routinely off-gas VOCs during manufacturing and installation; no testing data is public for this product, but off-gassing is well documented across the category and typically decreases within weeks.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Carpet backing adhesives and some stain treatments may contain formaldehyde releasers; Milliken does not publicly disclose this, so risk level cannot be ruled out for this product.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester fibers
If the plush pile contains significant polyester, residual antimony from polyester catalysts may be present in trace amounts; no product-specific data available, but this is a known possible contaminant in polyester carpet fiber.
What’s reassuring
Flame retardants
Modern commercial carpets often meet flammability codes without additional flame retardant treatment, but Milliken does not specify whether this product contains added flame retardants beyond base material requirements.
Source, EPA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Milliken is a large, established carpet manufacturer with no known major safety recalls on this product line, but the company does not publish detailed chemical ingredient lists or PFAS usage policies on its consumer-facing website. Milliken has not committed to PFAS phase-out timelines in public statements. No third-party certifications (e.g., GreenGuard, FloorScore) are noted for this specific product, which limits independent verification of VOC and chemical content. Contacting Milliken directly is the only way to confirm whether stain treatment contains PFAS or alternatives with lower concern.
How it compares in its category
Most residential plush carpets in this width and style category use similar synthetic blends and stain treatments; Milliken is mid-tier in transparency compared to some brands but lags behind certified eco-conscious manufacturers. Untreated nylon and polyester carpets, or those with stain treatments not linked to PFAS, exist but are less common in the commodity plush segment. The Realtree brand positioning (outdoor/hunting aesthetic) does not indicate any special material safety differentiator versus standard commercial plush carpet.
If you buy it
Request detailed chemical safety documentation from Milliken before ordering, specifically naming stain and moisture treatment agents and confirming absence of PFAS. Ventilate heavily for the first 48 to 72 hours after installation to reduce VOC off-gassing. Avoid steam cleaning at high temperatures in the first year, as heat can mobilize residual chemicals in treated fibers. Replace or professionally treat only if stain protection visibly wears or if you develop respiratory irritation linked to the carpet.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Milliken has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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