Substantial coolaroo fabric is a good neutral gray and well manufactured. Hardware and assembly is fairly easy, although two people recommended. We enjoyed it all summer and it still appears brand new. The only caveat I'd add is to remember that it's an equalateral triangle. I, somehow, got in my head that this triangle would have a 90 degree angle...not possible with three sides of the same length...which meant it didn't fit the space the way I'd envisioned (but was good for much laughter at my need for remedial geometry). Great for shade.