I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and with my subsequent dysautonomia impairing my temperature regulation, I almost always feel overheated. This fan has been a lifesaver! I live in a hot climate as well, and heat exacerbates my conditions, so keeping cool is extremely important. I purchased this fan in early August 2018, and I still use it as of October 2019. Just within the past month or two, the lace edge has torn loose in one small spot and the bamboo has a crack or two—but for a hand fan that cSee full review