Paul Smith Parachute Sky Handmade Rug vs Adirondack Rug: which is safer?

Paul Smith Parachute Sky Handmade Rug is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Our pick

Parachute

Paul Smith Parachute Sky Handmade Rug

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

F 59/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

wool and natural fibers (handmade rug)

Confidence

75%

PossibleResidual pesticides or insecticides from wool source

PossibleAzo dyes and synthetic colorants

PossibleFormaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers in backing or sizing

Why this gradeBuy

Safavieh

Adirondack Rug

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

F 49/100

Verdict

Buy with care

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Polypropylene and polyester blend with acrylic backing

Confidence

72%

PossibleVolatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from acrylic backing and dyes

LikelyMicrofiber shedding from polypropylene and polyester blend

PossibleAcrylic backing degradation and leachables over time

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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