This cover is a lifesaver! We bought it just in time for recent rains and it has been our brand new balcony patio sofa and cushions dry and clean. The rains brought down a bunch of dirt from trees and a wooden awning--you could see the dirt all over the decking and the material of the sofa cover. It was nasty, but everything under the cover is dry and free from the debris. The cover also looks acceptable--it's fitted well and the design is sturdy, so it doesn't look floppy and frumpy like other covers. I'm very happy with this product and recommend it.