Is Karastan PFAS-free?
Across 16 graded products, Karastan averages F (31/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade C or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Karastan
Full Wool Carpet - 4'3" x 6'2"
100% wool fiber, traditional construction
Lower PFAS concern for natural fiber carpet; Karastan does not disclose stain-treatment chemistry.
⚠Stain-resistant finish
Karastan
Style Manor
Wool blend with stain-resistant finish
Moderate concern, stain-resistant upholstery often uses PFAS, but Karastan's formula remains undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Artistic Elegance Carpet Sample by DesignShop in Heirloom, Nylon, Size: 7 in x 6 in
Nylon with unspecified stain/water treatment
Skip unless Karastan discloses treatment chemistry, nylon carpets often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating finishes.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Karastan
Blythe Park
Wool/synthetic blend upholstery with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until Karastan discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; wool upholstery often treated with PFAS-based water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Karastan
Spice Market Dhahar Area Rug
Wool pile, cotton/synthetic backing with stain-resistant treatment
Skip or request PFAS disclosure, Karastan doesn't publicize stain-resist chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Artistic Charm Carpet Sample by DesignShop in Cedar Shingles, Nylon, Size: 6 in x 6 in
Nylon with unspecified stain/water-resistant treatment
Skip or contact Karastan directly, untreated nylon is lower concern, but stain resistance on carpets often involves PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Karastan
Marash Ankara Area Rug
wool/synthetic blend with stain-resistance treatment
Skip until stain-resist chemistry is disclosed; PFAS risk unclear for treated rugs.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Karastan
Everly
Wool blend upholstery with stain-resistant treatment
Wool upholstery with undisclosed stain treatment, PFAS risk typical for treated textiles; no brand transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Karastan
Ravenglass Area Rug
Wool blend (Karastan rugs typically wool/synthetic fiber blend) with stain/soil treatment
Skip until Karastan discloses treatment chemistry or pursue verified PFAS-free rug brands.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Karastan
Touchstone Moy Area Rug
Wool and synthetic blend with stain/soil treatment
Stain-treated rugs often use PFAS, Karastan discloses nothing, so proceed with caution.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Karastan
Gemini Area Rug
Wool blend with durable stain-resistant finish
Skip until Karastan discloses stain-resist chemistry; traditional wool rugs often treated with PFAS-based water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Fowler Area Rug
Wool blend with stain-resistant treatment (likely water-repellent coating)
Skip unless Karastan discloses treatment chemistry; stain-resistant rugs commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Karastan
Adalia Tunceli Area Rug
Wool/synthetic blend with stain-resistant treatment
Moderate concern, stain-resistant rugs commonly use PFAS; no brand disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Karastan
Spice Market Petra Area Rug
Wool blend with undisclosed stain/soil resist finish
Skip until Karastan discloses stain-resist chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Boca Grande Area Rug
wool/synthetic blend with stain-resist treatment
Moderate concern: stain-resistant treatment on area rugs commonly uses PFAS, but Karastan discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Bobby Berk Traverse Lanes Area Rug
wool blend with stain-resistant finish
Moderate concern, stain-resistant rugs commonly use PFAS; Karastan discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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