So far this umbrella has served us. My wife likes it, especially since they never "get wet" and between "enough to see" has to decide. It is both. Sure, you have to like the material. The Schrim consisting of vinyl, that is it provides to the owner of several requirements as regards its maintenance. One can not simply set out to dry in the corner or in an umbrella stand the screen for example. He must dry clamped, otherwise the vinyl layers stick together. He also supplied lightly powdered and should be dusted for longer storage again. Also, in order to prevent sticking together of the material. Gotta know so is the material. We are extremely satisfied with the screen.