Mohawk's SmartStrand w/ Pur-Ease Earns Asthma & Allergy Friendly Cert.
Washington, DC, April 14, 2026-The Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification Program announces that Mohawk’s SmartStrand portfolio with Pur-Ease technology earned the Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification as the first treated carpet product to meet the program’s requirements under its enhanced textile flooring standard.
The evaluation framework is designed to assess defined, measurable performance endpoints for products making specific allergen-related technology claims under controlled laboratory conditions.
The Asthma & Allergy Friendly 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.
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.
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.
Results showed that the carpets:
- Significantly reduce and remove allergens – lowering levels of common allergens such as pollen, pet dander, and dust mite allergens by at least 75%, while also reducing allergens trapped within the carpet fibers by at least 50%, compared to untreated carpets
- Do not release allergens into the air – ensuring airborne allergen levels remain stable during use
- Support a healthier indoor environment – maintaining safe levels of airborne microbes and beneficial bacteria
- Meet strict indoor air quality standards – with low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) both shortly after installation (24 hours) and over time (14 days)
- Perform safely in real-life conditions – maintaining air quality during normal use and routine cleaning