I wanted to replace our old, broken, cheap, horrible vertical blinds that hung over the sliding doors to the backyard. I thought about curtains, but decided to get a "view" type curtain instead. We LOVE the country, barns, horses, and everything that goes with them. I was excited to find these curtains in a size I needed. They are a nice material. Not thick, but not see-through. They will not block the light, but that isn't want I needed. I just wanted something different that would look good. It's not the best photo because I need to wash/press the wrinkles, but I LOVE these curtains!! The white on the right curtain is a reflection, it is not THAT see through.