We have had this area rug under our kitchen table and chairs to avoid marking our wood floors.  It has worked well for us.  It has thus far withstood general everyday use from two adults, a teenager and 3 toddlers and a two dogs with food spills, toddler/ kid craft spills, general highchair and chair dragging across the rug when getting seated at the table.   Color has not faded from general use or sun exposure nor have food stains "stained" this area rug...it is not a dark patterned area rug either, very neutral with some blues intermixed.   My initial impression on receipt of this rug was that it wouldn't last a year; however, that isn't the case and I am very pleased regarding the quality and durability of this product.   Would purchase again if needed.