First, I'm grateful that I could find an umbrella that matches the color of my patio chairs--a burgundy wine color. Not an easy thing to find based on my experience. Having said that, I was initially a bit surprised and disappointed that the umbrella fabric was actually a see-through vinyl mesh (see pix). It won't do much to block the hot summer sun, and it doesn't tilt either. Kind of pricey, as well. Still, it will suit my needs and is a keeper.