I read the reviews that the area rug (I ordered the 5x7) was thin so I purchased the rug pad also. Although, I love the pattern and color ( I ordered light gray) the rug isn't plush fibers and even with the rug pad underneath it's still pretty thin. More like something I would have expected to buy from a bargain store, like Ollies or Big Lots. I wouldn't recommend if looking for tightly woven plush feel to the rug.