The plastic/rubbermateial is a good durable quality. I have tugged and crunched and pushed and pulled, and this baby has endured! Overall, I highly recommend the space or open space you put this personal hot tub into be appropriate and adequate. I have a shower styled enclosure in my bathroom, meaning there is a step through section of the tub talk that is only 6-8" and the tub is NOT adequately roomy enough to fit under full inflation. In fact, I have one to ring inflated and the bottom padding inflated, pillow head rest and that's is. There is still not quite the right fit. But, this tub works because the entire set up stands taller that the opening and retains water. Not only does this work for me, but it is stylish and the water does stay warm! Also, it is easy to inflate, deflate making use and storage CONVENIENT![Source : Wish]