{"id":402985,"date":"2026-04-13T13:07:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/?p=402985"},"modified":"2026-04-13T13:07:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:07:16","slug":"worlds-first-asthma-allergy-friendly-certified-treated-carpet-mohawk-smartstrand-carpet-styles-enhanced-with-pur-ease-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/worlds-first-asthma-allergy-friendly-certified-treated-carpet-mohawk-smartstrand-carpet-styles-enhanced-with-pur-ease-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Press Release: World\u2019s First Asthma & Allergy Friendly\u00ae Certified Treated Carpet: Mohawk SmartStrand\u00ae Carpet Styles Enhanced with Pur-Ease\u2122 Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Independent certification verifies allergen reduction under defined test conditions<\/i><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

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The Asthma & Allergy Friendly\u00ae<\/strong> Certification Program has certified Mohawk\u2019s SmartStrand\u00ae carpet styles with Pur-Ease\u2122 technology, marking an important milestone as the first treated carpet to meet the program\u2019s enhanced textile flooring standard. Independently tested under defined laboratory conditions, these carpets are shown to reduce common allergens such as dust mite allergen, pet dander, and pollen, while maintaining indoor air quality during everyday use.<\/p>\n

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DUBLIN, Ireland, [April 13, 2026]<\/strong> \u2013The Asthma & Allergy Friendly<\/strong> Certification Program announces that Mohawk\u2019s SmartStrand portfolio with Pur-Ease technology earned the Asthma & Allergy Friendly<\/strong> Certification as the first treated carpet product to meet the program\u2019s requirements under its enhanced textile flooring standard.<\/p>\n

The evaluation framework is designed to assess defined, measurable performance endpoints for products making specific allergen-related technology claims under controlled laboratory conditions.<\/p>\n

The Asthma & Allergy Friendly<\/strong> Certification Program, a collaborative initiative between the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL), helps consumers identify products that contribute to a healthier indoor environment.<\/p>\n

Products undergo rigorous independent testing to meet scientific standards established by the program. These standards require products to reduce or capture allergens and\/or common airway irritants.<\/p>\n

The program evaluated the SmartStrand with Pur-Ease carpet styles under its ASP:05-03 Textile Flooring Standard. The standard and its recently introduced addendum, establishes a structured, performance-based pathway for evaluating carpet products that incorporate substantiated allergen-related technologies.<\/p>\n

Results showed that the treated carpets:<\/p>\n