I bought this burlap to line my planter boxes with & it works great. I had my doubts at first but I'm willing to try just about anything once. I am new to gardening & was looking for some type of barrier that would allow water to drain from the large holes I put in my planter boxes, without losing potting soil through the holes. Well let me tell you, this was just the ticket. The burlap is loosely woven so you can see through it. Don't use it for a weed barrier because it will not stop the weeds from poking through. Very happy with this purchase.