Hylea
Carpets & Rugs
Floor coverings made from natural or synthetic fibers. Conventional carpets may be treated with stain repellents and contain volatile adhesives. Backing often contains plasticizers.
Why It Matters
Large surface area off-gassing at floor level where children play. Stain treatments contain PFAS. New carpet smell is VOCs. Dust from carpet fibers is inhaled.
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...
VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)
A broad category of chemicals that easily evaporate at room temperature, releasing gases into...
Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Releasers
A colorless gas used as a preservative, disinfectant, and textile finishing agent. In clothing,...
Phthalates
A group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. Also used as...
Halogenated Flame Retardants
Chemicals containing bromine or chlorine added to products to slow the spread of fire. Common...
Ingredient Red Flags
Watch for these on ingredient labels:
- Stain-resistant treatment
- Strong 'new carpet' smell
- PVC backing
- Synthetic fibers with no certification
What to Look For
- ✓Wool, cotton, or natural fiber rugs
- ✓PFAS-free/no stain treatment
- ✓Low-VOC adhesives if installed
Finding Safer Options
Natural fiber rugs (wool, cotton, jute, sisal), GOTS certified organic cotton rugs, vintage/antique rugs (off-gassed already), hard flooring with area rugs.
Certifications to Look For
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