We lost a wonderful shade tree near our back patio and the afternoon sun has been brutal and replacement tree isnt growing fast enough! This shade sail is a lifesaver! Material is lightweight but creates a solid shade,very well sewn, hardware pack husband approved, even the screws. Color is fun and it was super wrinkled at first and it did relax out like others had posted. It looks great and once we configured our angles, very easy to hang. You can get creative and use a tree like we did on one point. We can enjoy our outdoor space again! Love it!