Eclipse Palisade Blackout Curtain Review

What You Are Buying

The Palisade ships as a single 52-inch-wide panel with a grommet top, available in 63, 84, 95, and 108 inch lengths and a wide range of solid colors, from grey and mineral tones through darker charcoals and blacks.

The Thermaback layer is laminated to the back of the woven face fabric during manufacturing, distinct from a separately sewn-in lining or a clip-on liner sold apart from the curtain.

Performance

Light blocking: In every colorway, the Palisade blocked the highest percentage of light of any panel in this category, with only a very faint residual glow visible under intense direct sun, concentrated at the panel's edges rather than through the fabric itself.

Heat insulation: The laminated backing produces a genuinely noticeable temperature difference in a sun-facing room during peak afternoon hours, consistent with the brand's stated energy-loss reduction claims.

Noise reduction: Outside noise is meaningfully dampened with the panel closed, in line with similar claims from other laminated blackout brands, though this remains a partial rather than complete noise-blocking effect.

Durability: Owner reports describe the Thermaback backing holding up for multiple years of regular use when washed cold and hung to dry, with hot dryer use cited as the most common cause of premature wear.

What It Does Well

Raw light-blocking performance is the clear strength, and it is not a marginal edge.

The gap between the Palisade's 98%+ rate and the 90% to 95% typical of non-laminated fabrics is noticeable in practice, not just on a spec sheet, particularly in a room with strong direct sun.

The four available lengths make it easier to match the panel to an actual window and ceiling height rather than settling for one standard size.

What Falls Short

Per-panel pricing adds up.

Because the Palisade is sold as a single panel, covering a standard window with a full pair costs roughly double the single-panel price, more than several pair-based competitors at a similar or lower total cost.

The laminated backing does not flow or gather as softly as an unlined curtain, a real if secondary consideration for buyers who care about the fabric's look when open.

Who Should Buy It

The Eclipse Palisade is right if: maximum light blocking is the top priority, whether for a shift worker, a bright bedroom, or a room facing intense direct sun.

Consider alternatives if: budget for a full matched pair is the bigger constraint, in which case Lush Decor's Insulated Grommet pair offers strong blocking in dark colorways at a lower total cost for two panels.

See Also

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