This was the best cat tree I could find without breaking the bank. While I was drawn the some £100+ cat trees it's just not what I could afford at the moment. The assembly was easy. The fabric is quite soft. It looks well built. I do have some issues. Such as the inside of the cat hideouts aren't soft like the outside. However, it seems sturdy for it's height. My kitten just arrived and has absolutely loved it. I originally thought it might be too big for her at first, but she'd taken to it very well. She hung out with us all last night on it. Also I will say it was extremely easy to put together.