Do outdoor rugs hold up to rain and sun?

The best synthetic options do. The Spruce reported the Fab Habitat recycled-plastic rug survived 'several huge rainstorms' during testing while staying soft, and JONATHAN Y rugs draw consistent retailer praise for drying fast and resisting weather. The recurring warning is from chenille-style washable rugs: The Spruce noted some absorb water, and Reddit threads flag that fabric-backed rugs can stay damp and risk mildew if they don't get direct sun.