When I purchased these curtains, I wasn't certain what to expect. I needed curtain panels to hang in my mud room that would nicely separate the unattractive cluttered laundry area from my entrance area. I needed some lightweight curtains that could hang from a tension rod since mounting curtain assembly was not an option. You cannot see through these curtains but the light shows though beautifully. Since there is a window in my laundry area, the mud room side of the curtain stays well lit from the window light.

Pros: The light comes through, but you can't see through them!