The imitation leather surface you love it or do not like, but she has a big advantage: that of being easy to clean. I personally use this mat for almost four months, and I find it very enjoyable. It is thick, anti-slip surface underneath is highly effective, the "faux leather" is of good quality, very regular and very smooth. The rug is small, but the dimensions are exactly what I was looking (to work in a small space). Remains to be seen how it will over time, but my impression is good: after 2 months of fairly intensive use, it is still like new. A 5 euros, I think it's hard to beat.