Lightweight yet oddly sturdy, very dignified in appearance. Easy to stretch back and forth like an accordion, as needed. For those with chemical sensitivities (like myself) seeking natural furnishings, you will be pleased to find it has no objectionable smell. Other than a faint, sour odour from the cardboard packaging, which faded in a few days, and a slight inky smell for the black option at very very close range. The company uses water-based paint and no lacquers, so this presumably helps. Note, probably not advised for damp conditions, owing to said absence of lacquer, and it being made of paper. Excellent for a dry attic, however! Cat has not attempted to climb it yet, but the screen would probably survive the encounter. Very strong.