the binder works really well for about 7 months and then the ring fails to close completely causing papers to jam or fall out. This is the 3rd one I've bought because of said issue. I told my son this is the last one: if it falls apart again with a couple of months we will not repeat this product.
I originally bought a cheaper binder for my son for back to school and then 3 months later here I am buying this one b/c the other one fell apart. Lots of good features on this to make it sturdy and last with wear and tear of a student. He loves this one.
This binder stands up to the toughest environment! Water dirt usage you name it! There is no better binder out there. I use this binder for all my personal needs as well as in my business. The cost is paid back by not having to replace the cheaper binder over and over again! It's worth the investment!
This is the third binder I have bought for my daughter. The first one the binder rings broke The second one the binder rings came apart from the binder. We just replaced it and so far so good. I keep buying this binder because it is the one she keeps coming back to. Personally when the first one broke I would have moved on
I use and have at least ten (10) of these binders in several capacity sizes. I find they are very sturdy and hold all the information needed on my job. The D rings are sturdy and do not bend. They are flexible enough when needed. I also purchased one for my personal use left it in my car for over a year. It withstood the extreme temperature changes from cold and heat and never cracked or warped. It's color only faded slightly (bright orange to a duller orange). Still performs well. Currently have one white one 2 inch size.
We use these binders at work and won't use anything else. They hold up to opening and closing multiple times a day but never develop the "gap" where papers come unhooked. They stand up well on a shelf.