Stria Black and White Woven Silk Lumbar Pillow with Down-Alternative Insert 23''x11'' by Ackerman - CB2 vs Modern Ida Throw Pillow: which is safer?

Stria Black and White Woven Silk Lumbar Pillow with Down-Alternative Insert 23''x11'' by Ackerman - CB2 is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Our pick

Stria Black and White Woven Silk Lumbar Pillow with Down-Alternative Insert 23''x11'' by Ackerman - CB2

CB2

Stria Black and White Woven Silk Lumbar Pillow with Down-Alternative Insert 23''x11'' by Ackerman - CB2

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

F 63/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

silk cover with down-alternative polyester fill

Confidence

72%

PossibleFormaldehyde-based finishing resins in silk or polyester

PossibleAzo dyes in black weave

PossibleMicroplastic shedding from polyester fill

Room & Board Modern Ida Throw Pillow

Room & Board

Modern Ida Throw Pillow

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

F 57/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Polyester/cotton blend fabric fill

Confidence

72%

PossibleFormaldehyde resins in textile finishing

PossibleAzo dyes

ReportedMicrofiber shedding from polyester

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