The rug is exactly as
 pictured, there was never an
 odor and although it isn't
 very thick that is a good
 thing since we can open the
 bedroom door and closet door
 over the rug. We also
 purchased the 2 x 8 for the
 other side of the bed and it
 feels so good under your feet.
 And our cat loves it - he lays
 on it all the time :)