We had these at home when I was growing up and they lasted for YEARS. Had two of them in the bathroom. My grandma brought them back from Sweden as they were the rage there in the 60s. Washed them out in the laundry sink, hung them to dry, put them down again. They were great and literally wore out over the years. I can still see them in my mind as we had to throw them away in 2001 when we cleaned out mom's house. Their time had come.