Love this rug. My husband was pleasantly surprised by how "soft" it is. It's not soft like a blanket, but the texture is much finer and feels nice under the feet compared to a natural fiber woven rug. The pattern on the rug is enough to give visual interest without being too busy. We have placed the rug on a screened-in deck and it seems to be doing great out there so far. We've had it for about a week, so I can't comment as to the longevity of the rug yet. Would definitely recommend!