The rug is soft, layed flat right away, and the nap stood right up.  Unlike other reviews, I’ve yet to have shedding.  I purchased two for the sides of our bed over wood flooring.  I would have given five stars had the color been accurate. It is not ivory. It looks more like the round version shown - more “natural”. However, that worked for me and I do love these rugs. Soft looking and feeling!