Well I was not expecting a top of the line rug for this price, but it is very thin. Due to it being so thin it took a very long time for it to lay flat when I got it out of its packaging. That being said it's color is true to the photo, and thanks to a 3 year old in the house it held up very well to a steam cleaning already. It is nice under my kitchen table where I have it but would not use it for a formal dining or living room.