This was a last minute add on to a variety of furniture and umbrella plus stand for our deck....all from Wayfair and other stores under its brand.  From friends' experience, we knew that even the best umbrella can be damaged if left open during a windy period, and a cover definitely helps protect the stays from gusts of wind and keeps the material fresh looking. The Anika was on sale, and the cover was an accessory suggested by Wayfair...Made sense, and now that we have it, pleased that the offer was there for me to take advantage of.