Ulster Weavers

Ulster Weavers placemats for stylish tabletop designs

Ulster Weavers of Northern Ireland have been producing home furnishings and home textiles in general for over 150 years, that long history gives Ulster Weavers experience and they know how to adapt to changes of fashion in interior design. Originally known for its Irish linen and later cotton bedding, tablecloths and tea towels, the company has grown into a much broader company that includes placemats. With designs that range from elegant floral patterns, such as the fruit and flower themed "Strawberry Patch" design through to fun animal themes featuring cats, dogs and fish.

The Ulster Weavers placemats range is a good example of what they do well, they make nice designs that brighten up your kitchen or dining room decor. They are practical choice with fun and stylish designs that don't make your dining table look too formal. This is what makes them a great choice for everyday and casual dining, where a placemat still needs to protect your table but they can also add a bit of fun to the room.

For good value placemats from a recognised British brand, Ulster Weavers offers plenty of choice at sensible prices with the design variety making it entirely possible to find something that fits just right with the existing colour scheme of your kitchen or dining room.

Great value cork backed placemats

Their value cork backed placemats are definitely one of the more practical options in the collection of home and tableware. They have a solid lacquered surface that is there to protect the artwork of the design which is underneath the glazed surface. The centre is made from a combination of mdf and pulped hardboard and this gives the placemat it's stiffness and keeps them flat. The key layer is the cork underneath on the base of the placemat and this not only stops your table from getting scratched and stained. The cork backing is also soft and has enough grip to stop your dinner plates and the tablemats themselves from sliding around.

They are also easy and straightforward to look after, which is handy because they are used for every day meals rather than saved for special occasions. A quick wipe is normally all that is needed before you put them away, possibly with a damp cloth if required. Whatever you do, don’t put them in the dishwasher as this would damage the cork even on a low or fast setting.

Many of the designs are available with cork backed coasters as well, so cups, mugs and glasses can be taken care of with the same matching design as the rest of the dining table. Your Ulster Weavers placemats and coasters are practical first or foremost, but that doesn’t mean they to feel dull or purely functional. This is the balance between practical style and fun that is one of the reasons the company has remained so popular for such a long time. They are affordable quality placemats that can be used every day, yet still look good enough to leave out on the table.

Ulster Weavers cotton placemats

For an alternative look, Ulster Weavers cotton placemats are another option. These are currently only available in a limited number of Christmas themed designs. Made from 100% cotton they can be machine washed and air dried to keep them looking great and fresh. This is especially useful at Christmas time where someone around your table is bound to make a mess and being machine washable takes the pressure off. The cotton placemats are supplied in sets of two, these as well as the cork backed placemats are great for giving as gifts all year round.

The range offers practical table protection with every day fun patterns in cheerful colours that you can easily switch around. These affordable quality placemats from Ulster Weavers make a great addition to your kitchen or dining room