The curtains are very nicely made and heavy enough to deal with the intense desert sunlight I receive, especially in the summer. Unlike other curtains, I don't expect to have to buy new ones next year because of the fabric and liner quality. Since putting up my new curtains, I've noticed a drop in temperature in my house, and my air conditioner has come on less. The curtains were also really easy to put up, and they hang perfectly. I'm so glad I bought these, and I'd buy them again in a heartbeat.