🍽️ PLACEMATS – OVERVIEW
Placemats are flat mats placed on dining tables to protect surfaces from heat, stains, and spills while adding a decorative touch to table settings.
They come in various materials and textures such as terry, bamboo, and rib weave, each offering unique advantages.
🧵 1. TERRY PLACEMATS
Material: Cotton terry fabric (looped texture similar to towels)
🌿 Features
Soft, highly absorbent, and easy to wash.
Protects the table from spills and moisture.
Adds a casual and cozy dining look.
Often made from cotton or bamboo-cotton blend.
🍴 Common Uses
Ideal for everyday family dining.
Suitable for breakfast tables, cafés, and home use.
Often sold in sets with matching napkins or towels.
🎋 2. BAMBOO PLACEMATS
Material: Natural bamboo slats or woven bamboo fibers stitched together with cotton or jute threads.
🌿 Features
Eco-friendly, natural, and durable.
Provides a modern, organic, and earthy look.
Easy to wipe clean — ideal for daily use.
Heat-resistant surface protects tables from hot dishes.
🍴 Common Uses
Perfect for formal dining, restaurant tables, or export gift sets.
Popular in eco-conscious home collections.
🧶 3. RIB PLACEMATS
Material: Woven fabric with ribbed or corded texture, often made from cotton, polyester, or blends.
🌿 Features
Textured surface gives a stylish and elegant appearance.
Durable and wrinkle-resistant — ideal for frequent use.
Available in solid colors, stripes, or jacquard patterns.
Easy maintenance: Machine washable and quick drying.
🍴 Common Uses
Widely used in restaurants, cafés, and home dining tables.
Suitable for export sets — often packed in sets of 4 or 6.