I did not know that the "fabric" on the chairs was plastic.  I had thought that it was linen polyester.  The color is more taupe than gray which was a disappointment.  I was able to assemble in about 25 minutes each.  The instructional labels that were on the chairs were  real chore to get off.  Don't use goof off as it will take off the finish.  I tested goof off on the chair leg to remove all the adhesive...luckily I did only a tiny spot as the finish came right off.