This shade was fantastic for use in my office. The shade is extremely easy to install and does a good job of reducing the amount of light entering the room. It doesn't completely block the light from passing through the shade but it definitely is an improvement over a standard shade. The weave is thick and appears to be high quality with a liner that runs the back of the shade to help block light. The roller seems to be built well and able to stand up to the wear and tear of pulling and playing with it. It looks great in the room and gives me a quick solution to darkness when I need it. The downside for use in an office is that it doesn't block all the light and if you are on camera it does still appear overexposed and quite bright.