NICETOWN Thermal Insulated 100% Blackout Curtains

Yes, for the right buyer. The NICETOWN Thermal Insulated 100% Blackout Curtains ranks #4 in our Best Blackout Curtains Under $60 list. Its biggest strength: black-lined 100% blackout fabric. The main caveat: light still leaks around edges without wraparound rods.

Based on our research it suits budgets under $60 and shift workers. It's ranked #4 of 4 in our Best Blackout Curtains Under $60 list.

The main trade-offs owners and reviewers point to: light still leaks around edges without wraparound rods; heavier panels need sturdy rods; liner side faces the window only.

Worth comparing: Lush Decor Insulated Grommet Blackout Curtain Panel Pair, Exclusive Home Curtains Gates Sateen Blackout Curtain Panel Pair and Lush Decor Sheer Grommet Curtain with Insulated Blackout Lining. Each ranks near it in our research for a slightly different buyer.

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The backing material matters most. A foam-laminated or triple-weave backing, like Eclipse's Thermaback construction, blocks a higher percentage of direct light than a plain woven or sateen fabric, which typically tops out around 90% to 95% blocking even in a dark color. For a room with unobstructed direct sun for several hours a day, that difference between 95% and 99% blocking is very noticeable.

The same backing that blocks light also reflects and insulates against radiant heat, and most blackout curtain brands advertise a specific energy-loss reduction figure, commonly in the 25% range, from reduced heat transfer through the window. A sun-facing bedroom that runs several degrees warmer in the afternoon will typically feel a real difference with a properly fitted blackout curtain closed during peak sun.