Well I thought that this area rug would be more plush but it is not and I like it even better that way. It's nice tight weave which seems like it will hold up well. One issue (that's why the 4 stars) is that the company rolled it up so tight that it looks like it might take some time for the edges and  corners to lay flate. Sorry can't get the pictures to flip the correct way. I'm very happy with this purchase.