I have purchased (and returned) at least 3 other curtains to various retailers that have advertised them to be "black-out" curtains.These are the real deal!The curtains truly block out the light very well.They are 100% polyester and the blue is a deep navy.They hang very well, the wrinkles are slowly disappearing and they have a silky feel.They even come with tiebacks!I highly recommend them, especially if you work the night shift or just like it dark for a good nap!
Just a follow upwe just got back from Vegas (May 2010) and our room darkening curtains in the hotel were not as DARK as the ones in our home bedroom!Still lovin' this purchase.
Have a 200" X 84" set of windows in south-facing living room, and these drapes are a perfect and inexpensive solution to the hot summer/cold winter temps that have plagued this room.They feel good, hang well, and look quite nice.The grommets (no extra cost for those stupid clip rings!) slide easily but feel quite sturdy (field-tested by two teenage boys).And they do in fact block the light and insulate against the heat of the sun.Have shopped around everywhere, and these are a great deal.
UPDATE January 2011: Over the winter, they make a HUGE difference in the temperature of the room completely blocking the cold air that comes off the windows.
UPDATE August 2011: after a full summer, I can report that these drapes keep the room cool and despite the size of the room (nearly 600 sq. feet with a cathedral ceiling), a room A/C unit keeps the room REALLY cool.When you close or open, you can literally feel the room cooling down or heating up.
UPDATE: January 2013: they are still doing the job and look good have not required heavy cleaning just shake them out occasionally.
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We live in the southeast and our house has four sliding doors with a southwesterly exposure. The sun is intolerable during the summer. I tried bamboo shades but they offered little privacy and even less protection from the heat and sun. I bought these curtains in navy(matched our decor)which did shield the sun and some of the heat but at the hottest part of the day it seemed that the curtains were attracting the heat due to the dark color. The heat would build up between the glass and the curtains and then begin to seep into the room through osmosis. I really liked the look, feel and hang of the curtains so I purchased more in beige to hang behind the navy. I just threaded the beige through the same rod as the navy and rehung them. The large grommets make them so easy to hang. The light beige (almost cream) acts as a liner and also reflects the sun. The double panels have reduced the heat coming through the sliders by at least 70% and completely blocks the light. My central AC is now actually cycling on and off normally even during afternoon temperatures of 100 degrees. My energy savings have been about 30%.
The fabric looks and feels like silk but is not shiny like real silk. It is surprisingly lightweight yet substantial. I have a lot of cats and a dog so I was nervous that the fabric would collect hair like a magnet but to my delight it does not. I purchased these about two months ago and they look as clean and fresh as the day I hung them. I haven't washed them yet but will update this review if I find a problem after laundering.
For someone with other than a southwesterly exposure, one pair would be more than adequate to block the light and heat. However, even with the cost of two curtains at each window I am very satisfied with the result. They solved my problem beautifully.
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I am giving these 3 stars, but only because the Beige color is definitely not blackout.I ordered these in the Beige color and the Brown.The brown totally blocked out the light, however, the sunlight comes through the Beige color and still wakes me up, so it is NOT really blackout, unfortunately.The curtains are fine for the price, but if you need the light totally blocked out, do not get the Beige, get the dark colored curtains and you should be fine.
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Wow, I really love these grommet top curtains. I purchased these months ago and washed few times and it still looks like brand new! They are really easy to care, I do not even have to iron them. The crease disappeared few days after I hung them. I've been recommending these drapes to everyone and I will purchase more for rest of my house.
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Love it!Although it was a little tricky to iron, once done and on the bed, it looked and felt very elegant.Has a beautiful subtle shimmer to it.Color was as shown.Not flimsy at all, but has quality fabric.
