This is probably the 10th or 11th of these purses I've had over the years.  I love them all.  the only reason I ever get a new one is because I get tired of the pattern.  They never wear out.  They are machine washable.  the only one I've had that wasn't machine washable was one with a black patent leather look.  I loved it, too, just got tired of it.  They are wonderful for traveling - light weight to begin with and hold an amazing amount of stuff.  I can fold my newspaper in half and put that and my Kindle and my Kindle Fire in the purse along with my billfold and the rest of the stuff I need.  And zip my purse with no problem.  When I get tired of this one, I'll get another one, same style, different pattern.  It will never wear out!