Very light weight, but not cheap or scratchy feeling. Probably the most comfortable DE dreads I've ever put in. I had very little scalp irritation because they were so light weight and soft. I was even able to do the top-not with them on day 2 which usually takes a week because they hurt so bad with most dreads, so that was a pleasant surprise. Although they were light they didnt look it, they looked very natural and I loved the variety it came with. It was very easy to add my own gems and strings and such to spice them up a bit. Overall money well spent.