This carpet is gorgeous!  I read the previous reviews and ran the sweeper prior to arranging furniture on it to remove lint and prevent pilling.  The extra sweeping actually made the carpet even softer.  Remember the lint is only temporary.  Because I ran the sweeper several times before using, I did not experience any shedding.  This is  the best rug I have ever bought online.  This is the first one from Wayfair and I am impressed with the online photo image accuracy, product quality, pricing and fast delivery.  The packaging was perfect including extra padding on the outside bottom rug roll to protect from shipping injury.