Set of 4 Placemats & 4 Coasters - Wooden Oak Veneer

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If you’re worried about the environmental toll of cotton production, go for jute instead. Jute is a fast-growing plant, like cotton. In fact, it’s the world’s second most-produced plant fiber.

The gorgeous design features vibrant colors with a simple, detailed, high-quality aesthetic. While we love this authentic print, it might not blend well with all kitchen color palettes, and these placemats aren't machine washable, so they're not likely to be your next everyday set of placemats. We think that's okay, and that they're just the sort of pieces that you'll like to pull out for special occasions or when you're looking to brighten up your table. Plastic placemats can also slip and move around on the table. If the bottom surface of the placemat doesn’t have an anti-slip material, it can turn into a safety hazard if accidentally pulled off the table by a child. Although they can last for a long time, plastic placemats don’t always age well and can fade significantly from repeated cleaning. Vinyl Placemats Or personalize them by painting your family or dinner guests’ names or a unique design on each mat. Customized cork placemats can be a beautiful, thoughtful, and cost-effective gift. Bamboo Placemats Large placemats are equally practical during playtime and can keep paint, Play-Doh, glue, and other potential messes off the floor and table. These placemats usually have shapes, numbers, and letters printed on them to help kids learn in a fun way.One of the joys of buying plain cork placemats is that you can turn them into a DIY craft project that kids will also love to get involved in. You can give the placemats a modern twist by painting geometric shapes on them. Placemats are available in a variety of materials, from fabric to paper to plastic to cork. You’ll want to choose a material that matches your dinnerware choicesand your aesthetic, as well as an option that’s easy for you to clean. However, unlike cotton, jute plants are a rain-fed crop grown without fertilizer, making it inexpensive to produce and contributing a fraction of the carbon footprint. It’s the ideal choice to go for if you’re put off by the environmental toll of cotton and synthetics. Jute fibers are used to make material known as burlap or hessian. In their all-natural state, jute placemats make an understated and clean table decoration. Their rustic and coarse weave is a perfect choice that fits just as well in indoor dining settings as they do at an outdoor picnic in the park. However, the homely look and textured feel of jute are not for everyone.

Suppose you’ve just spent a small fortune on a brand-new dining table or want to ensure that the one you’ve had for years remains in good condition. In that case, it’s probably a good idea to think of a suitable cover for it.

Jute’s eco-friendly, biodegradable, and lightweight credentials have made it a popular material to produce home decor items, like carpets, cushion covers, and table mats. But just because jute is light, it doesn’t mean you’ll have to compromise on strength. Jute is remarkably resilient, and you’ll benefit from using it for years. Fabric placemats are fabulous for adding softness to tables. They are good at absorbing heat and are an excellent option for protecting your table from hot pots and plates. Most fabric placemats are machine-washable, so keeping them clean is a breeze. Natural and synthetic fabrics are used to produce table mats. This set of two placemats is available in four elegant colors, so they're almost guaranteed to work with your kitchen or dining room color scheme. The placemats are machine washable, making them ideal for everyday use for households with kids or particularly messy eaters.

Among the more popular natural fabrics used for placemats are cotton and linen. Denim brings a playful and modern edge, while jute wins on sustainability. Cotton Placemats When it comes to the availability of fashionable styles, designs, and forms, the sky’s the limit for vinyl. They are the perfect table covering, one that enables you to really show off your personality through your choices. Velvet was initially made from silk, but nowadays, it’s produced from a combination of natural and synthetic materials or entirely with synthetic threads like polyester, nylon, or viscose. Leather table mats fit well in formal environments. In a corporate setting, they are used in dining rooms or to protect desks against everyday damage caused by equipment, coffee cup stains, and food. Leather placemats are also popular in high-end restaurants, fitting in neatly with the premium atmosphere. They are a design staple in steakhouses, where they are placed on bare wooden tables or paired with white cotton tablecloths. Leather’s standout characteristics are that it is waterproof, handles heat and cold well, and won’t easily slip off your table. The appeal of leather placemats lies in their versatility. They can be sophisticated and sleek or edgy and ultra-modern depending on the decor that they are paired with.Paper placemats are unfortunately not eco-friendly for all the convenience they offer. They generate a lot of waste, although some can be recycled. Another downside of paper table mats is that they are a poor choice if you’re looking for a protective covering for your solid wood or precious marble table. They offer little or no resistance to heat, cold, stains, and moisture. Kids’ Placemats Given all their advantages, paper placemats seem to be an ideal option. But not so fast. You’ll need to be careful when serving hot food because plastic placements may become damaged at temperatures higher than 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Denim is a wonderfully practical and functional material. Used to make our favorite pair of jeans, many of us can’t imagine life without it. However, producing denim material has some less-than-ideal environmental effects, including using hundreds of liters of water in processing and coloring the cotton. One of the best ways of upcycling and repurposing old jeans is to convert them into placemats. It’s a sustainable solution that beats throwing them away.

For a geometric design that strikes a balance between trendy and timeless, look no further than this duo from Anchal. The standard rectangular placemat is livened up with straight, linear stitching. The minimalist design is sure to garner compliments from guests. They're handmade with certified organic cotton canvas in India, and promise to be created with fair trade practices.

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You have to miss out on its excellent properties, though, as there are plenty of placemat options that combine jute with another fabric. A good alternative is jute table mats lined with lace, cotton, or velvet, which effortlessly combine down-to-earth warmth with a hint of traditional sophistication. Velvet Placemats