Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

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.