The first thing I noticed about these curtains is they are gorgeous to look at, the second was how nice these are to touch. They are a soft and supple velvet material and are quite a bit heavier than I was expecting. They are thick and substantial curtains, but I couldn't quite call them black-out curtains as while they are thick they do let some light through (which is ok by me). A great neutral silvery/grey that goes well with lots of different colors. A nice way to finish off a room's accessories. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]