I absolutely love the rug. Think of stiff bubble wrap and that will give you an idea of the texture. It feels soft under your feet and solid so it’s not puffy and easy to vacuum. It has been 3 weeks and it sheds a tremendous amount. Be aware there are some defects in the rug. I went through 2 of them because the first one had very visible issues with the stitching. The 2nd one I decided to live with because I do love the look and feel. It is shipped flat and not rolled so getting the seams out took a steamer and some time. Overall a 5 star rug though.