My son used this for about a year and a half, from the end of his 6th grade year to around the middle of his 1st year of junior high. He really loved it, so I couldn't bear to throw it away, and I'm putting it up for sale as a used item. The inside of the men (face protector) futon is worn, but the white feather decoration on the surface is beautiful, and the men shape is outstandingly clean and cool! Washed, dried, and re-dyed! It's still usable, so it's perfect for elementary school students in the upper grades who don't like new equipment. Thank you.