I bought this rug to add some color to the seating area on my uncovered deck. I wanted something that would not breakdown or fade in the sun, rain, etc., that would be easy on the feet, and would be easy to clean. This rug covered all the bases.  It looks great. It is also sturdy, yet easy to walk on. It has withstood the elements well.  I do take it off the floor and hang it over the deck railing to dry if we have gotten a lot of rain. I believe the rug allows water to adequately drain through it, but I find that the wood on my deck dries more quickly if I remove the rug for a bit. It dries relatively quickly, so this is not a problem.  (I did also bring it inside for the winter. No reason for it to be out there when we are not using the area.) Overall just what I needed.