I ordered this runner because I was looking for something that would transition nicely from Winter to Summer, and this didn't disappoint. It's very sturdy, almost heavy, and made of 100% cotton so I knew will hold up well. A friend of my son's spilled red sauce on it the 2nd day I had it; even after soaking in dish detergent for hours and scrubbing, it held up remarkably well. I can't even make out where the stain was. Would definitely recommend!