The teak does fade to gray. I saw so many conflicting things online about which species to get for outdoor furniture, teak was the answer in most cases. I'm sure acacia is far worse but this has faded after the first 3 months, still looks great though. The wood is very susceptible to stains. Leaving a can of bug spray on it overnight is a permanent ring. A pack of matches on the side table overnight, dye from the match packet seeps into the wood and is permanent. I'll eventually sand and refinish these but would have liked to know in advance. The cushions also get dirty/stained from the teak color coming off. Not the end of the world though. This set is great value for the money and looks incredible, but does have some minor drawbacks. I would buy again.