I noticed that my two senior dogs were slipping when they walked on the floor in the kitchen so, when I saw this striking rug on sale, I took a chance and ordered two.  The description said they were made of polyester and that made me a little nervous but they look great.  The colors are true; the surface isn't shiny; and they're thin enough to wash down easily but not so thin that they slip around on the tiles or look cheesy.   I'm happy because I love the way they look and because my old pals are now surefooted when they follow me into the kitchen to their cookie jar.