These curtains are pretty and do a great job blocking light (even the white color). However, I had to return them because of the plastic smell. I aired them out for a week with no improvement. They must take a while to off-gas, and that raises health concerns for me. I was able to hang the curtains on an existing traverse rod with U-shaped pins, though we ended up pinning into the rod pocket instead of using the threads on the back (see photos).