The rod is very nice with my velvet drapes, the traverse rings allow the curtain to pleat nicely on the tops...remember when you are hanging your rod that you take into account the 1 1/2" - 2" or so difference from rod height to wear your drapes hook onto the clip...your drapes will be hanging that much lower, so when you install your rod make sure to put it up higher. I have a large window and needed the full extension of the rod, you will definetly have to purchase additional traverse rings if your panels are going to be longer than the shortest measurement of the rod.