First wash caused this rug to heavily shed.  Handfuls of fibers had to be wiped out if the washer and the dryer too. I had to use a wire dog brush to remove all the loose fluff clinging to the rug after laundering.  On the fence about ordering another because of this.  Hoping it was just a first wash problem.  It is thick and has plenty fiber to lose just don’t like the mess and hassle.