These microfiber curtains are easy to iron and it is surprising how much light is blocked out because the fabric is light compared the other heavy duty ones I ordered. You can only see a bit of wavy lines from the blinds coming through in certain places. It really does the trick as the blinds still let in the daylight and sun into our bedroom but now I have to look at the clock to see what time it is when I wake up. I bought three sets of curtains and one panel had a blue ink mark on it but I hung that panel in the corner behind furniture so that not even I would notice it. I bought the curtains in teal and they match the color in the photo. I don't know how cool it will help the bedroom to be in the summer but I already put my hand between the window and the curtain and I could feel the heat from the sun compared to the cool room. These are great curtains for privacy.