I had been looking for a rug to place in front of French doors for a while. I wanted a rug that was not to thick because I did not want the bottom of the door to get caught on it. I also wanted a rug that was washable. (The price was much lower than the washable rug one sees advertised everywhere.)  This rug filled both needs. Ive had it for some months now, have washed it several times, and it has held up well and still looks good.