The rug is as described on the website and the colors are as expected as well, vibrant and fresh. The rug laid flat right after opening and had no sort of chemical smell. The rug is a bit thin but we knew that when purchasing it and also purchased a rug pad to place under it. The rug pad keeps the rug in place and the combination of both makes it the perfect thickness. I’m eager to see how it does in the washing machine.