I originally purchased this set as mats to step out the tub or shower, and absorb the water, as opposed to getting my bathroom rugs wet or risk falling.  However, these mats are so thick I use them as regular rugs and place my tan foam mat over it.  I don't want footprints on them so I sometimes enter the bath- room barefooted--I love how they feel as my feet sink into the curly rugs!  Unlike another review, we don't notice an unpleasant smell from these rugs.  We live the rich color!:);):)  It's a purchase I'm elated to have made.