Almost perfect for my hobby projects. It is very handy to use and the one-button retractable tape works great. My only complaint is that it is in both metric and standard units but the metric is on the top and is not typically used by me. It would be much better for me if the standard units were on the top side. Still, I would buy it again.I spent a few hours looking around for a retractable fiberglass (or just non-metallic) measuring tape for my young boys to use in their tool belts. I tried giving them Ikea's $2 measuring tapes but they received some minor cuts on their hands from the metal tape. There are several options on Amazon but I settled on this becuase it was twice as long as most, and appeared to be of better construction. Just received yesterday and I'm pleasantly satisfied. The case is solid, the button easy to depress, and the tape retracts quickly and securely. It does exactly what it's intended to do. It should hold up to some pounding but at this price I'm happy if I get a few weeks of play by my two animals. I also contacted their customer service via email to inquire about delivery. The response was prompt and professional.I love that this one has a button. The others wouldn't recoil and would easily break. This one works perfect and soon as I am done I push the button and it recoilsI rarely take time to review products, but this tape measure was exactly what it claimed to be and was perfect for my boyfriend's needs at work. It is soft plastic so it won't scratch glass, the starting mark is not obscured so no need to "burn an inch" to get an accurate measurement, and it stays extended until you push the retract button. It also arrived quickly and was a good price. I couldn't be happier with this purchase.I purchased this about 6 months ago and use it pretty regularly - but not every day. One day it stopped retracting. My husband destroyed the casing to find out what happened and the return-spring device had broken. I contacted the seller and they replaced it without an issue. Great customer service. I love the long tape as I sew for Quilts Of Valor and it is very handy for the 90" length sides.We did a lot of research to find a tape measure I could carry in my purse--durable, ability to read clearly, not metal tape. Though this tape measure is slightly larger than I was looking for, it is an excellent choice. I will readily take a slightly larger size for my purse due to the great quality, easier to read than I had hoped, durability, and easy to use (pull out and retract). I would highly recommend this, not only for its original purpose for Tailor's use, but also for a handy tape measure for "carry with you" purposes!The tape itself has a nice flexible, yet sturdy texture. The box is a great size. The button to make the tape go in works okay; maybe after I use it more I will get a better feel for how to get it to go back in smoothly. I would purchase this again.I am a jewelry designer (and I sew too) and often need a tape measure while I'm creating bracelets and necklaces. I spent a little more money this time to get a better tool and this one doesn't disappoint. The numbers are large and easy to read, it retracts wel and the tape material seems very sturdy. I would buy this again and hope I don't have to!