These rugs are not black, they are a dark gray. If you are placing it in an 
area where it will be with other black items, these won't work. It has a deep pile and is soft, but there are actual folds in the rugs that do not relax, even when steamed. The rug backing is a harder, more stiff material and seems to be permanently folded. The rugs come rolled. I would not recommend these rugs.