My previous Colorado state flag was showing it's age. The colors had really faded on it. It was still intact with no tears, but did not look very good. Since I had purchased this previous flag from an online competitor, and had recently upgraded the hardware on my flagpole from Gettysburg Flag Works, I decided to order my replacement Colorado state flag from them. What a difference in quality! I was very impressed when I received it, and even more excited when I raised it. It looks night and day different from the old one! We shall see how it wears over time, but I'm already thinking that since it is such a higher quality flag, that it will have much less fading. Very please with this purchase!