Table Mats Serve More Purposes Than You Think

Most restaurants buy table mats just as a part of the tableware to protect the table linen from the ill effects of dropped or spilled food.

While this is the basic purpose of any table mat, there are other and more valuable functions it can perform. In fact the up market restaurants use them more as a decorative object than a functional one. Even here, the material used is basically intended to reflect the status of the restaurant, and in turn, the class of its clientele.

For instance, mats made of raw silk, fine cotton, exquisite bamboo, handmade paper, etc, add substantially to the running costs of the restaurant. The management usually goes through intensive deliberations while purchasing them. The material, colour, design, texture, size and workmanship greatly influence the impact such table mats have on the environment. They also need impeccable maintenance and timely replacements. Such table mats are meant to convey the level of indulgence of the restaurant in enhancing the dining experience.