I ordered the reddish umbrella, the color impressive and pleasing to my significant other. product seems well constructed, material of the umbrella seems thick enough for its purpose of sun protection. i cannot comment whether the fabric is water repellent. I cannot comment whether the fabric will fade with sun exposure. typical of most umbrellas i have had, the cable to raise and lower the shade is of braided cord: cannot comment about the longevity before the cord fails, but it seems substantiSee full review