Rug is super thick & heavy I feel like it will survive massive amounts of wear & tear. Love the color & the look of it. Unfortunately I think it got damp before packing as it had a faint mold smell on unpacking, that passed but now it has a strong smell of burlap. My house smells like a pioneer village, but the smell is passing with each day. I think if I had gotten it in summer & could have put it out in the sun everything would have been great. Despite the initial smell I'm happy with the purchase.