Purchased from Nishimatsuya around January 2024 and used for outings for six months. The elastic isn't stretched, and the Velcro isn't deteriorated! Due to the nature of the fabric, there are some areas where it has absorbed and can't be removed of fine lint, etc. ( . .)" The item will be removed from its original box for packaging, and the box will be flattened and included. ( . .)"