This rug sheds drastically. Each time we use the sitting room where this is located, you can see navy fuzzies on the carpet. The navy is gorgeous, though. I was nervous based on the reviews that the center and outer part of the rug were going to be too contrasting, but they aren't. they are both dark, and that's what I was looking for. The material of the rug is also very itchy. I tried to do my stretching on it, and through my workout pants, it was very uncomfortable. (So if you have a child that has sensory issues, this wouldn't be fun for you.)