I really wanted to get this rug but was worried about the negative reviews stating it sheds awful and that under the rug it leaves a strong dusting of...rug dust. It's under our large dining table over dark wood flooring. We've only had it for 3 weeks but I've not noticed shedding of fibers hardly at all. It does collect a thick layer of dark, dirt like, fiber dust under the rug, but it doesn't come out from under the rug and requires just a quick vacuum or sweep up once a week. I've found this rug to hide crumbs that fall from the table beautiful and it vacuums up well. It is rough on bare feet so I wouldn't recommend it in a living room setting unless you are layering something softer over it. For a front/back entrance, or runner, or under a table...it's a fabulous rug! I love it! Got it during the black friday pre-sale so the price was ridiculously good.