Good quality material used for the hammock, but the rope used to hang the hammock is very poor quality, rotted through in only 2 years! Washed, dried and stored it in our garage each winter, but it broke as soon as we hung it out this year (purchased in 2011). Unable to repair as the rope hangers are sewn into the hammock ends.Our previous hammock, bought in South America (for a lot less money!) lasted 7 years and was left out for 3 winters. Contacted the seller to ask for his comments, but he has not answered so far.