Ignore the awful rod used… we will hang them properly once the we are done taking the wallpaper down. I wanted to get them up so that I could get a sense of the light we will have in that room using these panels there. The fabric is very light and soft, it is super breezy. I love that it lets plenty of light into the room, but still protects from people from looking in. I was very happy with these panels and will be purchasing a few for another room as well! These were sent to me complimentary for an honest review. I will be purchasing a few more!! Absolutely recommend if you have a room that still needs light to come in but offers a bit of privacy at the same time.