I've no idea what "faults" were supposed to have happened. I suspect it was sour grapes just because Hennessey had transferred production to China. The two I bought in December have no faults. The stitching is straight and there are no loose threads. The new hex shape tarp is excellent also. The materials used are the same as before - i.e. made in China, so no change there. BTW, most of the tents, tarps and backpacke that we prize so highly are now manufactured in China, also with no reduction in quality.