I purchased these faux silk taffeta curtains for my dining room to replace real silk taffeta curtains as I am redecorating... The look of theses curtain panels is gorgeous. They have a lovely sheen when the light hits them. The color is a deep navy blue that shimmers and almost looks sapphire when the light hits them. The fabric however does not feel like real taffeta. It is lined well and has great weight to it. I'm not concerned with the feel of the fabric, as my guests shouldn't really be fondeling my curtains anyway ;)
I do recommend a warm iron before hanging, just remember not too hot, they are synthetic.