The MacDonald Collection by Thermalogic is wonderfully suitable for the homeowner wanting their windows designed with style and thermal efficiency. The MacDonald Collection features a brushed velvet fabric with a classic plaid pattern created to significantly reduce light, bring a cozy feel to your room décor. The fused woven backing on this room-darkening curtain insulates against temperature variations, blocks up to 95% of light, grants you privacy, provides UV protection, and dampens sound. Thermalogic room-darkening curtains are specially insulated to cut down on energy consumption costs by reducing drafts, trapping the warmth, and keeping out the cold air during the winter. In the summer, these room-darkening curtains are very energy efficient, blocking summer sunlight, insulating the windows, and preventing the inside air from warming, decreasing the need for air conditioning. Thermalogic' s insulating properties also muffle noise from outside, which is especially useful for those working unusual hours and needing uninterrupted sleep. This collection provides ample protection by blocking harmful UV rays, which can fade your floors and damage your furniture. When properly installed, Thermalogic room-darkening curtains will significantly block most incoming light suppressing light from outdoor sources providing you with day and night time privacy while still enabling you to see well enough to navigate a room. They help keep your sleeping space dim to promote a more gradual waking experience, without the harsh glare of morning light. The antique brass colored metal grommets in the header make these curtains simple to install and will easily glide open and close. Pair this collection with your favorite decorative curtain rod up to 1.25” in diameter, and you will find it drapes beautifully with even and precise pleats. The MacDonald collection features a soft velvet woven fabric. Remember, by extending your rod an extra 6-8 inches on either side; it will give the illusion of wider windows. The 84-inch length is best suited for rooms where you either need the curtain a few inches off the floor or are dealing with lower ceilings. Decorator's Tip: The closer you install your curtain and rod to the ceiling, the larger your room will feel. This method of installation is the perfect hack to make low ceilings feel higher. It will also minimize the amount of light that will seep through the top of your window.