I am pleased with the weight and texture of the fabric.  I am NOT impressed with the term 'black out' in the description of these drapes as they are not black out drapes at all.  Even in the evening they let lots of light through, though they are rated 4/5 for darkness.  Hardly.  I would rate them 1 or 2 out of 5 for darkness.  Rather disappointing and should not be marked black out.  Even the package the drapes came in doesn't mention 'black out'.  Someone was obviously mistaken in calling these black out drapes.