A place mat or table mat is a covering or pad designating an individual place setting, unlike the larger tablecloth that covers the entire surface. Place mats are made from many different materials, depending on their purpose: to protect, decorate, entertain or advertise
If you have got yourself a new dining table, or planning to gift someone something exclusive, and wanting to try something different, think about gifting a table mat or a place mat. To begin with let’s understand the difference between a place mat and table mat
A common definition that can be used for both table mat and place mat is that they are a protective pad made out of different materials like paper, plastic or cloth, which can be used either at home or in restaurants. However, if you want to clearly define the purpose of table mat and place mat, they can be defined as following:
Table mat: is a mat used under a hot dish to protect the table from the hotness. It is a flat mass of soft material that can be used for protection or as a decorative piece.
Placemat: is a mat set on a dining table beneath a place setting.
Some of the uses of table mat / place mat:
The main function of a table mat/ place mat is to protect the dinner table from stains, dust and damages caused by heat and water marks.
- They can be used as a decorative piece, when made from special fabrics like silk or lace.
- When used in restaurants, you can use them to promote and provide more information about your business, or to advertise important information, or use them to entertain the children in the form of games.
