I’m giving 4 just because from the way the description is worded and photos I was expecting it to be more velvety than it is. Only the texture is velvet. Maybe “velvet textured” or “with velvet texture” would be more clear. However it’s still a great curtain and looks very nice and seems to be doing the job. It’s hard to say if it’s truly extreme blackout for me because of other windows nearby, but it’s doing what we need it to do. They are a bit stiff but it’s not bad and I plan to get a hand steamer for them.  Still very happy with them.