The rug is built well, is so good looking, but it sheds nonstop. The amount of mini straws I find all over on a daily basis makes this rug not worth it for me. I'm vaccuuming daily, lint rolling my clothes daily, etc. And don't get me wrong- I'm not rolling around on this rug - the particles are small and make their way to my couch, floor, other furniture and clothes very easily (and the amount of straw particle in my dogs fur...)