The colour is more of a cherry-red, and the fabric is an elastic polyester, similar to thick swimsuit material. It feels a bit weird to have that sort of fabric for a skirt, but there are no general problems, though I'll have to see if pilling occurs. I was a bit worried that it wouldn't fit, as I am quite petite, and finding adult clothes that run small are difficult, but it fits nicely around the waist :) It took around a month for it to get to Norway, and I did not communicate with the seller.