When I say I’m obsessed with this rug, that’s an understatement. It is the perfect thickness you don’t need a pad for comfort, but I would suggest one so it doesn’t slip. I don’t use a pad for slip because my furniture holds it in place. The first day I put it down the ends were flipped up but I placed heavy books on top and the next day everything was flat. The design is absolutely stunning and I get compliments all the time. There was a little shedding after the first vacuum but after that none.