Non-toxic, latex free rug pad

A non-toxic rug pad from Rug Pad Wizard is any of its Eco felt pads: non-toxic and non-allergenic, with no latex or rubber, no odors and no off-gassing. The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) certifies them Green Label Plus, and the felt is 100 percent recycled and recyclable, made in the USA with a polypropylene closed cell backing.

Last updated October 23, 2026

What makes an Eco felt rug pad non-toxic?

Eco pads are non-toxic and non-allergenic, with no latex, no rubber and no clay binder, and they give off no odors or off-gassing.

The warranty page explains why that matters: many rug pads contain chemicals that can hurt the air quality in a home, and others use clay as a binder that breaks down quickly and damages floors.

Eco Value

18 oz/sq yd, Life of the Rug warranty

Thin felt pad with Pet Urine Barrier for low profile rugs and clearance issues

Eco Value sizes and item numbers

Eco by Design

18 to 19 oz/sq yd, Life of the Rug warranty

Lightweight felt pad with Pet Urine Barrier for runners and clearance issues

Eco by Design sizes and item numbers

Eco Preferred

31 oz/sq yd, Life of the Rug warranty

Midweight diamond backed felt pad with Pet Urine Barrier

Eco Preferred sizes and item numbers

Eco Supreme

36 to 38 oz/sq yd, Life of the Rug warranty

Plush, extra dense felt pad with Pet Urine Barrier for thick rugs

Eco Supreme sizes and item numbers

What does Green Label Plus certified mean for a rug pad?

It means the product passed CRI testing, which ensures it has no chemicals or fillers that will off-gas and break down quickly.

The materials in the Eco pads are tested and approved under that certification, and Rug Pad Wizard says the Eco line is the only felt rug pad on the market with the Go Green label. Its comparison flyer says the pad puts off little to zero VOCs, or volatile organic compounds.

For background on VOCs, the US Environmental Protection Agency publishes a guide to how they affect indoor air quality, listed under Sources.

How does a latex free rug pad compare with latex rubber?

The Pet Barrier backing is polypropylene closed cell technology with no latex. A latex pad uses latex rubber, fillers, styrene and other chemicals that off-gas.

The table below follows Rug Pad Wizard’s own Pet Barrier vs latex rubber comparison flyer.

Pet Barrier backing vs latex rubber backing, from the comparison flyer
Item	Pet Barrier backing	Latex rubber backing
Backing	Polypropylene closed cell technology, no latex rubber	Latex rubber, fillers, styrene and other chemicals that off-gas
Felt	Nylon, polypropylene, polyester, yarn	Nylon, polypropylene, polyester, yarn
Allergens	No latex rubber, no allergens, no off-gassing	Latex rubber; the flyer states 4.3 percent of the population is allergic to it (a worldwide average)
Certification	Green Label Plus; little to zero VOCs	Chemicals used to set the latex off-gas and break down
Vinyl flooring	Will not discolor vinyl floors	The flyer says flooring makers warn latex rubber will discolor vinyl
Pet urine	Keeps most spills and pet urine from soaking through	Fluid goes through to the floor
Washing	Does not break down from home or professional cleaning	Washing makes latex degrade faster
How it is attached	Laminated to the felt, will not rub off	Foamed on, rubs off as it degrades
Radiant floor heat	Will not degrade; gets more grip	Heat makes latex rubber degrade
Where it is made	100 percent made in the USA	Latex rubber imported from Southeast Asia
Warranty	Life of the Rug	Most makers do not warranty the backing, per the flyer

Why does latex in a rug pad matter for allergies?

The comparison flyer states that 4.3 percent of the population is allergic to latex rubber, a worldwide average from a 2016 review in the Journal of Occupational Health.

That review, by Wu, McIntosh and Liu, is hosted on PubMed Central by the National Library of Medicine. Eco pads have no latex or rubber, so there is no latex allergy concern to work around with the pad itself. Foundation, a thin rubber backed pad, does contain latex, per its brochure.

Is an Eco felt rug pad eco friendly?

Yes. Eco felt is 100 percent recycled and 100 percent recyclable, and its washable backing does not degrade, so the pad is not thrown out early.

The yarn in the felt is manufacturing scrap from carpet mills, and the polypropylene backing is a byproduct of petroleum processing. The pad is 100 percent made in the USA, and Rug Pad Wizard is based in Calhoun, Georgia.

Where do I get Rug Pad Wizard pad?

Rug cleaners, rug stores and designers

Order by the roll in the NowCommerce dealer portal, or apply to become a dealer in about two minutes.

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Homeowners

Buy Pet Barrier Rug Pad cut to your rug size at the Rug Pad Wizard consumer store, or ask a local rug cleaner.

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