This is not what I expected but is better. This rug is not a plush which will make it easier to vacuum. It has a black backing on it so if you want to put it on hardwood it will not scratch it. The rug feels like a cloth woven rug. It is the perfect size to cover the area that I needed. I get a lot of rugs from Wayfair and have only been unhappy with one. The rest are fabulous and are holding up exceptionally. The pups give this a 4 paws up!