Review on Thick Black Velvet Curtains With Thermal Insulation For Bedroom - Decorative Rod Pocket Drapes For Noise Reduction, Soundproofing - Set Of 2 Panels, Each 52 X 84 Inches by Danierl Temple

These velvet curtains are nice. As photo depicts, they are darkening, however, they are not 100%. The sun usually is beaming through our window in the mornings and the curtains are really helping to keep the heat and rays out. The photo I've posted is not of the morning light. I would say its 95% darkening/blackout and yes, thermal. Our livingroom never got as cool as the rest of the house, but now, I noticed its more comfortable. I will be changing to a 1" wrap around rod, with a middle support, as these have a good weight to them. Also, relocating them into the bedroom, since the photo was me just testing them to see if it kept the glare off the TV in the livingroom and it did an overall good job, except for the sides, hence going to a wrap around rod. There are wrinkles in the photo, because I, literally, just took them out of the package and hung them. The dusty blue color is perfect. We have a dog who likes to peek around the curtains, and they are holding up well, despite her using her dog abilities to be a nosey neighbor. I actually really love these curtains and can't wait to put them in my room. I believe they will also tone down the noise of the garbage truck at the apartments across the street. Since these were meant for our bedroom, I will be purchasing replacements for the livingroom, since they have done well in there for our needs.