I did some comparison shopping, I looked at Ruggable and Rugs USA , I read through reviews and decided on this one. I have a lot of children and animals so washable is a must. It's a really pretty rug and feels nice, it is thin in order to fit in the washer. I went with the premium underpad thinking I'll just be replacing the carpet in the future. I can't attest to how it holds up yet but thus far I'm happy with the purchase.