A great kitchen runner! This is the softest rug I own. I usually use ruggable but wanted to try something different. I have not washed this yet, but I have spot cleaned Blueberry yogurt off of it, and it cleaned easily. The texture is almost like a minky blanket but short. The design is printed on top of the pile, not woven as most rugs are. I believe that is why this rug is so affordable. You really cant tell unless you are scrubbing at it and looking closer. Ill be buying another size for another area in my kitchen. I enjoy walking on it (definitely need to use sticky corner grips as it has no grip on its own) and my toddlers love to lay on it and snuggle their faces. High praises from our house.