This bath rug is nice and feels very soft on first look. It has a non skid backing but had no washing instructions included. The color is nice and goes well with my earth tone bathroom. When stepping on it with bare feet, there is a slight, I am not sure how to put it, rough feel to it. I think it is due to a firm twisted center core on each of the nubs. It does absorb water well and I have had no issues with it so far. As you can see it is schnauzer approved.