I bought this cover to replace the horrible cover I purchased last winter. The product description said it was vinyl, which would be better than the cloth covered vinyl cover I was trying to replace. When it arrived I was disappointed to see it was the exact same cover! Hubby bought the first cover, so I didn't know I was purchasing same item.I'm going to spray it with UV protectant, but I'm afraid it won't hold up. Last time it went from BLACK to light gray in less than a month on our morning sun exposure deck. This cover was not designed for the elements as sun and cold make it brittle and it rips so easily after a few months. Looking at it straight from the package you would think it would hold up as it feels heavy duty.I gave it the second star for its custom fit. That is the only thing it has going for it.