For outside purposes...this rug is one to be considered as it is not a heavy rug and dries quickly.  It is somewhat darker in color than the photos,  almost black instead of dark grey, but it is still very pretty and looks great on the floor of our covered garden pavilion.  It does not have a backing, so spills, leaves, acorns and other outside droppings are easily cleaned up or blown away with my leaf blower.   It has only been a few days since I received it, but already it is starting to lay flat.   Time will tell how it holds up to our humid Missouri weather, but shipping and handling of my order were again outstanding and it arrived right on the day it said it would.....Love Wayfair!