These are a nice weight, have a nice drape, and are not too stiff. The velvet has a shimmer to it but is not overly shiny. The color was spot on to photos which made me happy. They are not lined but still darken the room nicely without being fully blackout. My one complaint is that the "tabs" in the back are made from thread, not fabric, which makes me concerned about durability over time. Also, not all of the tabs are evenly spaced. For a product at this price point I expected a bit more quality.