Kinda thin but true black and white. Rug lays flat after a couple days unrolled, it can be steamed. I love the big bold stripes on the 8x 10, it really makes the room, it is a good looking statement rug. I used a nice pad underneath. Needs vacuuming daily if any traffic at all, we purchased an electric Bissell which takes 2 minutes, worth it! I dont think the fabric texture of the rug will last a long time, but I can say I have already spilled red wine on the white stripe, we blotted it and used Spot Shot cleaner and it disappeared! Yeah! I think its a good deal for the price. Thanks again Wayfair!