When I first put the rug down I did not like it...probably because we had nothing on the floor for a few days as we got rid of the one we were replacing when this one was shipped.  It is darker than the way it appeared on the website and didn't quite have the look I expected.  It also had a chemical odor.  Used some febreze and also some carpet freshener when vacuuming.  The odor was gone by the third day and once the carpet lay smoothly after a day or two I decided I really like it.  It has a bit of pile to it, making it nice and soft and it also doesn't slide or anything and I am not using a backing.  I had been looking for a while for a replacement for the one I had.  Needed to find size, color and value I was looking for.  This is working out great and I love it!