This rug has an awful, nauseating odor. I have never received a new rug that smells like this. It is so bad that it burns my throat. It came folded and rolled and, because of that, it has many creases and does not lay flat on the floor. I hope this will change soon. This rug is also very rough and the backing can be seen as other customers have said. The only reason I am giving this 4 stars is because of the price for the size of the rug and because it is for my small childrens room. Otherwise I would just return it for a refund.