I love this tote!! It's plastic and thin and when I first received it I thought it was going to be weak. Luckily, it's not! I've had it for two years now I think, and my 14 lb cat sleeps on it every night, along with my laptop and sometimes piles of books or other stuff. It's very sturdy, and it's really pretty! I love the colors and I'm super happy with my purchase!!