I love the texture, it makes the plain fabric just a bit more interesting. These do have a slight sheen to them. I ordered with a bit of trepidation knowing this, as I really wanted a simple, matte look. But the price was right on these so I went for it and I’m glad I did - the amount of sheen is very subtle and can only be really noticed up close. They look great, the fabric is good quality with no defects and is the exact weight I was looking for: not too sheer, but light enough to allow light to filter through.