For starters, I live in Phoenix and black-out curtains are a must in our homes. The curtain fabric on every blackout curtain I've ever seen is kinda silka and not my favorite but it's what the industry is offering so we have purchased them. These with the polka dots are so cute for my little girl's room. Yes, the dots are larger in size but they are not huge and for me, they are a big step up from the plain beige we've had there for 4 years. I had no idea they could even be remotely decorative. I gave 5 stars because in my experience, they are awesome and perfect for our needs!