This rug is thin but for the price you can't beat it. I spent $1000+ on my last rug and it was such a pain to vacuum and showed the traffic pattern within the first year of using. I think because the pile is so low on this rug that I won't have that problem (I'll update if there is any problem within a year or two). I wish this was a more creamy color to go with my other rug but I think I'll just replace my other (really long shag) one the next time my dog throws up on it again.