These are very nice curtains, but not a true white. Definitely have a natural brown thread running throughout I’m guessing it’s the linen. I haven’t laundered these, but did vertical steam some and iron others. They handled this well (iron was just hot enough to get steam). The grommets slide easily on the rod, so my kids are able to openclose without pulling on them very hard. I was looking for an economical option that didn’t feel or look cheap, and this was a good purchase. I prefer a brighter white, but the color is really fine. Very natural in appearance.