The umbrella arrived on time and looked great.  Unfortunately, it has already faded in less than 3 months. The mechanics of the umbrella work, but it looks old since the color has faded.  Underneath is fine, the part that has been exposed to the sun is faded.  A real disappointment after only 2 months. You can see the contrast from the piece used to tie it when the umbrella is closed vs. the actual umbrella.