I purchased these in off-white to balance a x-wide beige blackout curtain in my living room. I was afraid of some of the 1-star ratings on here, like uneven ends and tears. I was in luck. These were exactly what I needed! They are sheer without any odd cross-hatch patterns on the fabric, so it's very smooth. I gave mine a good iron to get rid of the folding lines from the packaging, and they iron well too if done properly. The off-white color filters sunlight very well and gives my living room a very warm, cozy glow in the afternoon. Definitely recommend :)