This is the 4th rug I've bought in this product line. I have a square, a runner, a circle, and now this room-sized rectangle. My original concerns about buying the rug have all been relieved: static is not an issue at all, shedding is minimal, the rug stays clean-looking, despite its light color and my 8 kids and dog. There is an odor the first day or two, but not a deal breaker for me. The price for a rug this soft, cozy, and plush is unbeatable. Every time I need to replace an old rug in my house, I keep coming back to this one.