This shower curtain is exactly what I wanted. I have searched for a long time. Even though the reviews mentioned issues I ordered it. Yes it smelled like puke my husband asked me to take it out of the house. So I washed it and the smell went away. (It's made in India). the white fabric is very loosely woven. The variaged stripe is like a loosely woven yarn tied in a knot as colors change, which I had to stitch up and try to secure. That was my choice and hope it holds up. I may be sorry, I was torn. Because for the quality and price it was way over priced.