Great quality material that hangs great. They came out of the package and hung with no w creases. They are very good at blocking out sun and heat. The pattern and colors are very soothing. They are neutral enough to go with most colors yet have enough color to brighten the room. The material in the background is an elegant texture look with a slight bit of shine. They go extremely well with gray and the grommets are very high quality sturdy materials that should last for a long time without tearing or stretching. They actually made my room look larger. I would definitely purchase more of these curtains for my home. I can see how they would definitely decrease the amount of energy it takes to cool your home.