I am pretty sure I had a small viscose rug which I either used by the sink or in a powder room and as far as I can remember, it was quite durable. It was thinner than most wool rugs, but it wore very well. It was in a very heavily used area and I think I eventually (after quite a few years like probably 10) decided it had seen better days. (pretty sure I got it at TJMaxx or similar, so it was not a big outlay. but it was attractive and served me fine).

thanks sheila for the post. This is a big 8x10 rug I am considering for the family room, so it would get a of traffic. I'm just so unsure what to do, I would be happy if I got 10 years out of it, but it would have to look good during those ten years, I know it would bother me if it had worn spots. I have a wool rug that I have had now 11 years and still looks like new.