Is Wool & Hide PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Wool & Hide averages D (69/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 7 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Wool & Hide C or better, safest first
Wool & Hide
5'x7' Cottonwood Plaid Wool/Cotton Area Rug
wool/cotton blend, no Teflon-family coating or stain treatment mentioned
Lower PFAS concern, untreated natural fiber blend with no reported stain coating.
⚠Risky category by default
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Tandy Leather Hair-On Cowhide Rugs
Tanned cowhide with hair on
Lower PFAS concern for a plain leather rug; verify tanning process if sensitive.
⚠Risky category by default
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Pottery Barn Evans Handloomed Wool Rug
100% handloomed wool
Lower concern, untreated handloomed wool has minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Wool & Hide
Threshold Wool Tufted Accent Rug 2'x3'
Wool pile, tufted construction
Lower PFAS concern; wool rugs rarely need chemical finishes, but no brand disclosure limits certainty.
⚠Risky category by default
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Nomad Undyed Abstract Tufted Wool Area Rug/Beige World Market
Undyed wool, beige color (natural or minimal dyes)
Lower concern, untreated wool rug has minimal PFAS risk, but no third-party assurance.
⚠Risky category by default
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STS Ranchwear Hair on Steer Hide Rug
hair-on steer hide (natural leather)
Lower PFAS concern, natural hide rug with no typical chemical treatments that trigger PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
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World Market Emilie Tonal Sweater Wool Area Rug
wool pile, backing unknown
Lower concern for a plain wool rug, but no PFAS transparency from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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allen + roth with STAINMASTER Himalayan Dream Medallion Oriental Cream Rug
Wool blend with STAINMASTER stain-resistant treatment
Skip until STAINMASTER discloses treatment chemistry, wool is safe but the finish raises PFAS concerns.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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