The cover fits well on our plate (outdoor model of Sponeta) and is large enough so that we do not need to remove the power holders at the sides. Only One of the small plastic rings, through which you can thread the cords down to tie the shell at Wind is pulled after only a few times. We bind the envelope now down to the plate firmly. As to last the material per se, when the disk is constantly outdoors and exposed to wind and weather needs, yet to be seen. We then supplement like later ...