Let me start by saying this backdrop is absolutely gorgeous! The colors are vibrant, and the underwater scene looks incredibly realistic. I used it for my nephew's "Under the Sea" birthday party, and it completely transformed our living room into an oceanic wonderland. The 13x10ft size was perfect for covering a large wall behind the dessert table.
The material feels durable - it's a thick vinyl that doesn't feel cheap at all. I accidentally spilled some punch on it (oops!), but it wiped clean easily with just a damp cloth. After the party, I folded it up neatly, and it stored away without taking much space.
Now for the not-so-great part: those dreaded fold lines. Oh boy, did this arrive folded tighter than origami! It took me nearly an hour of careful steaming to get most of the creases out, and even then some faint lines remained visible in photos if you looked closely. I wish they'd ship these rolled instead.
Another minor disappointment - my backdrop didn't have those beautiful sunbeam effects shown in the product photos. It was still a lovely deep blue ocean scene, but missing that magical sunlight streaming through water effect that initially sold me on the design.
Despite these issues, I'd still recommend this backdrop. The print quality is excellent, the colors are true to life (that deep ocean blue is mesmerizing), and it's versatile enough to use for multiple events. Just be prepared to do some ironing gymnastics when you first get it!