Ashley Hartmoor Ink Sofa vs West Elm Andes Sofa 77: which is safer?

West Elm Andes Sofa 77 is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Greenguard

Ashley Hartmoor Ink Sofa

PFAS grade

A 90/100

Overall grade

D 68/100

Verdict

Buy with care

Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Upholstered fabric (composition not specified)

Confidence

45%

PossibleFormaldehyde-based adhesives and binders

PossibleSynthetic azo dyes and color fastness chemicals

PossibleFlame retardant chemicals (legacy or non-PFAS)

Why this gradeBuy

Our pick

Greenguard

West Elm Andes Sofa 77

PFAS grade

A 100/100

Overall grade

C 70/100

Verdict

Buy with care

Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Upholstered seating with Greenguard certification

Confidence

72%

PossibleFormaldehyde from wood frame and adhesives

PossibleVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) from foam and fabric finish

LikelyFlame retardants in foam and/or fabric

Why this gradeBuy

Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →

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