I've had this rug (7x9' terracotta color) on an outside deck since May. Within two weeks, it began to fade noticeably. After a month, most of it had faded to a golden yellow color. The part under the patio furniture remained the terracotta color. Other than that problem, the rug is made well with high-quality material. I would have returned the rug, but I like the design and quality of the rug.