These are marketed as 'blackout/thermal' on Next's website but they are not blackout curtains. The light comes right through, and the room is very light. This is false advertising!!! I wish I had read the reviews before buying. I agree with some customers about the thin material and pink colour looking old fashioned. We kept them as I had already thrown out the packaging as I am usually happy with Next home goods. I'll have to scrutinise future purchases more carefully.