These are great curtains. The white is a true white. These have a burlap feel to them. That is exactly what I wanted becuase I was adding behind an accent curtain that has a burlap header. I personally love the texture of the material and how they look in the light. They are sheer so I can slightly see objects out side of the window but they do a great job of allowing natural light in without allowing the full beams of sun in. I have looked from the outside and I cannot see inside the room at all during the day. At night, if the light is on in the room and I am closely trying to look in I can see so I feel comfortable with the amount of privacy they offer for the location I have them in. Its all about preference. They look much better hung then in the package when they come. When I first got them I was put off, I thought they looked a little cheap but I am glad I gave them a chance becuase they look fantastic and I would buy them again.