Car covers don't last

My Autozone 3 Star Premium Leopard car cover cost a little more than the next cheaper one on the shelf. On the front left hand corner of the box, is printed "lasts up to 10 years". When I verified the "made in china" in fine print, I knew the cover's days were already numbered.

Today I had a flat tire for the third time with a rallye wheel that I just got finished painting/restoring (problem with the rim, not the tire). Pulled the car over to the concrete to remove/replace the tire after having folded the cover and placed it aside.

When I replaced the cover later, I noticed some white "dandruff" across the cover where the windshield is. It seems the outer layer is just beginning to disintegrate. I guess I made my purchase about a year ago. I was not expected a ten year life, but this is pretty poor performance (not to mention the false advertising). Just blowing off steam. This won't be news to anyone.