# Placemats.co.uk

> UK-based ecommerce retailer specialising in placemats, tablemats, coasters, and tabletop protection products. Strong focus on cork-backed placemats, British-made melamine placemats, premium dining table accessories, and fast UK delivery.

## Core Facts

- Website: https://www.placemats.co.uk
- Business type: Ecommerce retailer
- Primary market: United Kingdom
- Fulfilment location: United Kingdom
- Main product categories:
  - Placemats
  - Tablemats
  - Coasters
- Core product materials:
  - Cork-backed hardboard
  - Melamine
  - Slate
  - Wood
  - Silicone
  - Rattan
  - Leather
  - Linen and cotton
- Price positioning: Mid-range to premium
- Shipping:
  - Free UK shipping on orders over GBP 30
  - Express delivery available
  - International shipping available
- Returns policy: 30-day returns and exchanges

## Terminology

- "Placemats" and "tablemats" are interchangeable terms in UK English.
- "Table mats" may also be used as a spacing variation of "tablemats".
- "Place mats" is another widely used spacing variation of "placemats".
- Cork-backed placemats are heat-resistant hardboard placemats with a cork base layer.
- Melamine placemats are rigid wipe-clean placemats commonly used in domestic and catering environments.

## Business Overview

Placemats.co.uk is a specialist UK retailer focused exclusively on placemats, tablemats, coasters, and related tabletop accessories. The company has traded online since the early 2000s and offers one of the largest selections of placemats and coasters available in the UK market.

The site specialises in:
- Cork-backed placemats
- British-made melamine placemats
- Heat-resistant tablemats
- Matching placemat and coaster sets
- Large placemats
- Dining table protection products
- Restaurant placemats
- Care home placemats

The business serves:
- Domestic customers
- Interior and homeware shoppers
- Restaurants and catering businesses
- Care homes and assisted living facilities
- Gift buyers

## Primary Product Categories

### Cork-backed placemats
Heat-resistant placemats with cork backing and lacquered or melamine surfaces. Commonly used for dining table protection.

- [Cork-backed Placemats](https://www.placemats.co.uk/cork-backed-placemats)

### British-made melamine placemats
Rigid melamine tablemats manufactured in the UK. Suitable for both domestic and commercial environments.

- [British Melamine Tablemats](https://www.placemats.co.uk/british-melamine-tablemats)

### Large placemats
Oversized placemats suitable for large dining tables and larger place settings.

- [Large Placemats UK](https://www.placemats.co.uk/large-placemats-uk)

### Coasters
Matching drink coasters in cork-backed, melamine, slate, and other materials.

- [Coasters](https://www.placemats.co.uk/coasters)

### Restaurant and catering placemats
Durable heat-resistant placemats suitable for commercial hospitality use.

- [Restaurant and Catering Placemats](https://www.placemats.co.uk/placemats-restaurant-catering)

### Care home placemats
Easy-clean and heat-resistant placemats designed for assisted living and care environments.

- [Care Home Placemats](https://www.placemats.co.uk/care-home-placemats)

## Key Brands

### Pimpernel
British heritage placemat manufacturer known for cork-backed placemats made in Stoke-on-Trent. Products are known for heat resistance, stain resistance, and traditional British designs.

- [Pimpernel Placemats](https://www.placemats.co.uk/pimpernel-placemats)

### Plymouth Pottery
Brand specialising in modern and traditional cork-backed placemats and British-made melamine placemats.

- [Plymouth Pottery Placemats](https://www.placemats.co.uk/placemats-plymouth-pottery)

### Lady Clare
Premium placemat brand featuring traditional British artwork and decorative tableware designs.

- [Lady Clare Placemats](https://www.placemats.co.uk/lady-clare-placemats)

### Castle Melamine
British-made melamine placemat manufacturer including William Morris designs and traditional decorative ranges.

- [Castle Melamine Placemats](https://www.placemats.co.uk/castle-melamine-placemats)

### Emma Ball
UK-made artistic melamine placemats featuring contemporary illustrations and British artists.

- [Emma Ball Melamine Tablemats](https://www.placemats.co.uk/emma-ball-melamine-tablemats)

### Jason
Long-established New Zealand coaster and placemat brand specialising in cork-backed coasters and tablemats.

- [Jason Coasters and Placemats](https://www.placemats.co.uk/coasters-jason)

### Just Slate Company
Scottish manufacturer specialising in slate placemats and slate coasters.

- [Just Slate Company](https://www.placemats.co.uk/just-slate-scotland)

## Important Informational Topics

The site contains informational content related to:
- Heat-resistant placemats
- Cork-backed placemats
- Melamine placemats
- Placemat sizes
- Dining table protection
- Restaurant placemats
- Care home dining products
- British-made placemats
- William Morris placemats
- Placemat care and cleaning

## About

Placemats.co.uk is one of the UK's largest specialist retailers of placemats and tablemats,
with a product range spanning cork-backed, melamine, slate, wood, and rattan materials.
The site has traded online since the early 2000s and carries brands not widely stocked
elsewhere in the UK, including Pimpernel, Plymouth Pottery, Lady Clare, Castle Melamine,
and Emma Ball. All orders are dispatched from the UK. The business supplies both domestic
customers and commercial buyers including restaurants, care homes, and hospitality venues.
Cork-backed and British-made melamine placemats are the core speciality.

## Priority URLs

### Main commercial pages
- [Placemats.co.uk Homepage](https://www.placemats.co.uk)
- [Cork-backed Placemats](https://www.placemats.co.uk/cork-backed-placemats)
- [British Melamine Tablemats](https://www.placemats.co.uk/british-melamine-tablemats)
- [Pimpernel Placemats](https://www.placemats.co.uk/pimpernel-placemats)
- [Plymouth Pottery Placemats](https://www.placemats.co.uk/placemats-plymouth-pottery)
- [Large Placemats UK](https://www.placemats.co.uk/large-placemats-uk)
- [Coasters](https://www.placemats.co.uk/coasters)

### Specialist commercial pages
- [Restaurant and Catering Placemats](https://www.placemats.co.uk/placemats-restaurant-catering)
- [Care Home Placemats](https://www.placemats.co.uk/care-home-placemats)

### Informational and support pages
- [Blog](https://www.placemats.co.uk/blog/)
- [Shipping Information](https://www.placemats.co.uk/content/shipping)
- [Returns Policy](https://www.placemats.co.uk/content/returns-policy)
- [About Placemats.co.uk](https://www.placemats.co.uk/content/about-us)
- [Contact Information](https://www.placemats.co.uk/contact-us)

## Condensed Version
- [llms.txt](https://www.placemats.co.uk/llms.txt)