I returned these curtains because they weren't going to work for what I needed. They are pretty but the color is more of a brighter white than what I wanted. The texture has a rich/luxurious feel, almost sort of velvety. They are thick curtains but not completely blackout if that's what you're looking for. I was going to hang them by a sliding door in my kitchen with the hopes of pulling them closed at night, but I felt they would show stains immediately when my kids start putting their hands on them. If you're hanging them in a master bedroom or more formal room where people won't be touching them a lot, you might really like them. If you need 100% blackout though, these might not be for you.