I was excited and apprehensive to get a synthetic rug, if the pocketbook could manage I would get wool! However, this rug is definitely meeting our needs and preferences. I love how the white rug adds a relaxed, warm atmosphere to the room. It has plenty of pile for my 10 month old who falls and bonks her head. My husband and I love laying on it, too! And most importantly, the overall look is casual but not cheap.