Material-- If a soft rug is your thing, then we would make great friends. This kids area rug is the ultimate level of softness. This rug does not pill or shed. The backing boasts an anti-skid rubber to increase friction making it the optimal for kids rooms, playrooms or any play space! Design-- All you need is some good neutral modern colors for your toddler room decor, hopscotch and the alphabet and you have the perfect playroom rug. One stand out childhood memory of mine is playing hop scotch... and you best believe I was going to pass that experience down to my kids! Now adding the alphabet into the mix just increased the amount of games and activities we could come up with using this mat. The possibilities and hours of fun are priceless. Machine Washable-- Our play room rugs are best cleaned in a gently cycle wash with cold water followed by tumbler dry or air-dry cycle with no heat. We find great success using our wet vacuum. This kids play rug sees a lot of traffic with our kiddo