We live in Hawaii and have a very large, covered lanai. Unfortunately, every once in a while, the rain is blown by winds that come the wrong way, and the lanai gets very wet. This rug is an excellent, inexpensive solution. It is thicker than I expected for the price, and the woven straws are thinner (thus denser) than I expected. The colors are good and strong. It takes a little while, but it eventually relaxes to flat. It is easy to clean and most importantly, it dries quickly. It should hold up very well, but if not, these prices are low enough I wouldn't care if I need to replace them every few years.