I really had no choice but to submit this review.  This was a total mistake on my part, to buy the first set nearly 2 yrs ago, only to see the draw cords literally turn to powder after a few months, and the covers disintegrate inside of a year.  Touch them, and they come apart like wet toilet paper.  I bought a second set a year ago to replace the first, only to see the same thing occurring now, 10 months later.  They are not cheap, they appear well made, and are heavy, but simply cannot handle to sun elements.  Very disappointed!