Polyester Thermal Blackout Curtain Panel Basics by Wayfair Curtain vs Basics Sheer Rod Pocket Curtain Panel Basics Wayfair Curtain: which is safer?
Wayfair Basics Sheer Rod Pocket Curtain Panel Basics Wayfair Curtain is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Wayfair
Polyester Thermal Blackout Curtain Panel Basics by Wayfair Curtain
PFAS grade
C 75/100
Overall grade
F 59/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 4
Material
Polyester fabric, standard weave
Confidence
72%
PossibleAzo dyes and colorant toxicity
PossibleAntimony in polyester fiber
PossibleFormaldehyde-based textile resins
Our pick
Wayfair
Basics Sheer Rod Pocket Curtain Panel Basics Wayfair Curtain
PFAS grade
C 75/100
Overall grade
D 67/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Polyester sheer fabric, no water repellent or stain treatment specified
Confidence
75%
PossibleVolatile organic compounds (VOC) off-gassing
PossibleMicroplastic fiber shedding
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