Also not knowing anything about polypropylene rugs, why put any rug under a kitchen table? Note: "kitchen table" indicates a separate Dining Room. Not sure about kitchen/dining relationship here.

If a rug is needed under a table, it should be comfortable under foot. Bare feet may/may not qualify in a kitchen, but not in a "dining area".

Our eating area is separate from our cooking area, if that's what you mean (and we have a formal dining room). Our kitchen is 16x20, separated slightly by our eating area which is about 13x18. Formal dining room is through a butler's pantry. Aside from all that, the reason I like an area rug under our kitchen table is because it helps to anchor the table in the space.

https://www.thespruce.com/olefin-polypropylene-carpet-fiber-2908797

They're great - esp if you have pets or kids. Very easy to maintain.

This is an oil based product. They CAN clean well, but clean you will. The fiber holds soil like a magnet and will especially grab oils from bare feet, and the dust that follows and adheres.

House slippers at the kitchen table are a better idea than a rug, as is softening and anchoring the area with a more fully upholstered chair.. One in a stain resistant fabric.

They also mat down very easily and quickly. Would not be my pick.

I had considered it but wondered about how much the plastic would off-gas. I couldn't find any definitive info but some people (like this blogger below) list resources if you want to be assured you have a non-toxic rug.

https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/choosing-a-non-toxic-area-rug/

How does one clean a polyprop. Area rug, besides vacuuming?

I have to agree with clt3. I used to have a small polyprop shag rug in my living room and even with just me in a shoes-off house it matted down in a very short time. I think I got maybe four years out of it, and that was with hardly anyone ever walking on it other than the edges.

Thanks all! I am hesitant about it as well for many of the reasons listed above. What I like about them is that they typically have such vibrant colors and patterns. I'm having such a hard time finding a rug that is a more natural fiber (I do not want sisal) in a pattern or color that I like. Any resources you love?

I have a polypropylene rug under my kitchen table and it's perfect for that space. The pile height in the description is 0.25 - 0.5 inch, which is just high enough to provide comfort for the feet, but low enough that the chairs slide over it easily. Cleaning is easy, with regular vacuuming and a spritz of rug cleaner and a wet rag when there's a spot. We had a seagrass rug under the table temporarily but it was extremely uncomfortable even with slippers. Our dog even walked around it. Out it went.