Nadstar Table Mats 1607313, Basket Weave Placemats

Our review

These Nadstar table mats are the kind of everyday dining accessory you buy to stop a wooden table from collecting rings, scorch marks and small scratches. The basket weave texture is the detail that matters most: the raised pattern gives plates, bowls and cutlery something to grip, so they are less likely to slide and tip over the edge. Because the mats are flexible, you can roll them up when the table is needed for something else, which suits small flats, bedsitters and homes where storage space is tight. They also wipe clean and dry quickly, so spills from tea, soup or sauce do not need a long soak. Before ordering, think about the size of your table and how many settings you usually lay out, since the listing gives no dimensions or pack count. Compare them with rigid cork-backed mats, which feel heavier and offer firmer heat protection, and with plain fabric mats, which look softer but stain more easily. If you want something light, easy to store and simple to clean, these are worth a look; if you need exact measurements or a guaranteed heat rating, ask the seller first. Available on Sokonia.