The material is not the softest, but after ironing the curtains hang ok. They are lined but do not really darken the room - I have them in the lounge so that’s ok - they’re more for privacy. One curtain has a fault in the dye and the material is not perfect, but there appears to be no problem getting a replacement set at no cost to me - still awaiting delivery which is not the quickest. To be fair this could just be down to the Covid 19 situation. They do not want the faulty pair returned.