This is actually the second time ordering this shade.  This time I got it in grey, my favorite color  It is the perfect size for my patio area.  Upon first installing it looks amazing.  I tried to leave it up at all times but it does not fair well in the weather.  The first hard rain comes through and it begins to sag.  I don’t know if any shade is okay to keep up all the time but I am going to start taking mine down between uses.