In my opinion this isn't the highest quality rug, but for the price I paid it's definitely not bad at all.  The colors are perfect for our guest room.  Since it is in a room that's not used a whole lot, it hasn't really had a whole lot of traffic.  I haven't noticed any excessive shedding or loose threading, but again it's not in a high traffic area.  The color and size are perfect for the room.  For the price, it's definitely a winner!