While I love these curtains, they are definitely not blackout (which would have given it a 2 star review). Actually very far from it. My guest room was far from dark when the sun was shining today. So I definitely do not recommend them for blackout curtains. That said, the fabric is extremely soft and the stitching on it is very well done. Much nicer than I was expecting actually (which bumped the review up to 4 stars). Despite the fact they are not blackout, at this point I will be keeping them for the bedroom. They block the heat from the sun and add a nice element to the room.