This rug is beautiful. I was scared after a few of the reviews regarding smell, which was very faint if any, and a few people mentioning it could stain easily, however we don't wander through our home with food and drinks so i'm not concerned. When I vacuum very little fibers pull up. I choose not to use a slip pad because they are not great for wood floors and movement has not been an issue. We slightly placed it under each sofa and no movement at all.