This rug appears to be very durable, and in some areas, very soft. Everywhere there is a undersea pattern, it is raised and soft, like an indoor rug. In between the pattern is a durable neutral colored material, like what you would expect for an outdoor rug. The rug as a whole is not as thick or padded as I would like for comfort of an indoor rug, but is a bit thicker than I would prefer for an outdoor rug, and I think it would probably get saturated in the rain. Maybe it missed the mark to be both an indoor and outdoor rug, but in fairness, we haven’t tried it outdoors. The colors are vibrant and beautiful and would match with many different nautical or sea decors. The long we have used this rug, the more I like it. I would definitely recommend this rug.