Stria Black and White Woven Silk Lumbar Pillow with Down-Alternative Insert 23''x11'' by Ackerman - CB2 vs Modern Tetra Throw Pillow: which is safer?
Room & Board Modern Tetra Throw Pillow is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
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
Our pick
Room & Board
Modern Tetra Throw Pillow
PFAS grade
C 75/100
Overall grade
D 67/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
polyester/cotton blend fabric, no disclosed treatment
Confidence
72%
PossibleAzo dyes and color fastness
PossibleMicrofiber shedding and fiber degradation
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