I used these curtains at my beach home to replace older vertical blinds.  The only problem I had was that they were quite wrinkled from being in the package and it was hard to iron out the wrinkles.  I decided to take the panels to the dry cleaners for pressing.  The curtains were such a great value, that I didn't mind paying the extra $$ to have them professionally pressed. They look great.  I was somewhat disappointed to find that I couldn't order the matching valances with the gromet top.  They are only available with a tab top.