I had to cover an 80" wide window. I needed something that would insulate as we have extreme temperatures in the winter. These are very heavy and definitely room darkening. I ordered two sets, longer than the window, so I would have more drape to create air pockets of insulation. Yes, they do need steamed if you don't want a few wrinkles. One set is slightly shorter than the other but it's almost unnoticeable. The temperature in that room had been falling 5 degrees overnight and the radiant floor heat was taking most of the day to catch up. These drapes solved my problem. The room now stays the same temperature overnight. The color I ordered is called wine but it is a rich deep maroon; more on the red side than purple, very nice shade. I consider them a great value for the money.