It is exactly what it looked like on line.  The color was perfect!  The thickness and texture were great.  I bought this for my husband's office makeover and it looks incredible.  Yes, it does shed a lot when you vacuum it, but that is to be expected.  I also love the fact that it looks very "manly", and not "girly" like the floral oriental rugs do.  My husband loves it, and that is what really counts.  
Mary