solid non-slip rug pad. not "cheapy". top is a rough, coarse, almost "felt-like" material that the rug is able to snag on, so it doesn't move. bottom of rug pad has rubberized floral pattern that keeps it from sliding on hard wood. this rug pad gets the job done. a bit more pricey than the super basic polyester mesh grid rug pad, but considering you want a more durable product for the long run, i think this is a much better buy in the long run. also, it's a substantial weight compared to the more simpler polyester rug pad, so that it rolls out easy and doesn't wrinkle/move around, which is quite helpful especially when working with large area rugs