Amazonia is like latex. It yellows and cracks with age; the protective wipes and whatnot help to a certain degree, as does avoiding bending it. It was a good idea, making bags in a non-animal leather alternative, but a better idea than actuality unfortunately. I don't have the chutzpah to ask H to do something about it but it does distress me that something from H, which should be a quality product, is not standing the test of time. Good that they discontinued it.