This mat was very impressive when first purchased, but it soon became my nemesis on my living room floor.  Although it has outside under a covered porch entry way, it sheds like I have never seen.  The fabric pulls out of the rug, and sticks to the bottom of any shoe that is standing on it, then gets brought into my house.  This rug has been a total disappointment.  I DO NOT RECOMMEND unless it is in front of a door never used because it is attractive.