Overall I really like this rug.  It did have a chemical odor for a few days when I first unrolled it, but that has gone away.  It is very soft and cozy for our living room space.  A little shinier than I expected but still looks nice.  It has also shed a little.  We have a black lab and surprisingly the rug does not show her hair!  Not sure of long-term durability but with kids and dogs, if we get a few years out of it, I will be happy.