Hylea
Carpet & Carpet Tile
Soft floor covering made from natural or synthetic fibers with various backing materials. May contain stain treatments, flame retardants, and antimicrobial additives.
Why It Matters
Carpet acts as a sink for dust and chemicals. PFAS stain treatments persist indefinitely. Vinyl and polyurethane backings contain concerning plasticizers. Flame retardants migrate into house dust.
Chemicals of Concern in This Product
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
A large group of synthetic chemicals known as 'forever chemicals' because they don't...
Halogenated Flame Retardants
Chemicals containing bromine or chlorine added to products to slow the spread of fire. Common...
Phthalates
A group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. Also used as...
VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)
A broad category of chemicals that easily evaporate at room temperature, releasing gases into...
Antimicrobial Additives
Chemicals added to products to kill or inhibit microorganisms. Includes silver nanoparticles,...
Ingredient Red Flags
Watch for these on ingredient labels:
- Stain-resistant treatment
- Vinyl backing
- Fly ash or crumb rubber in backing
- 'Antimicrobial' claims
- Strong new carpet smell
What to Look For
- ✓No PFAS/stain-resistant treatments
- ✓No vinyl or polyurethane backing
- ✓No fly ash filler in backing
- ✓Wool or natural fiber content
Finding Safer Options
Wool carpet with natural backing, solution-dyed nylon without treatments, carpet tile with Cradle-to-Cradle certification, area rugs on hard flooring.
Certifications to Look For
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