Now Designs Spectrum Placemats Ribbed Cotton, Chili Red, 19x13 inches (901495aa), Large, Set of 4

Just what I hoped for.

In vain, I have searched for just a "decent" placemat - not a spectacular one - but a placement that was "right," and that I could co-exist with, in peace and mutual harmony. I finally, and sadly, concluded that such a thing does not exist. It should exist, but it doesn't. All the placemats I have looked at are either cheesy, flimsy, ugly, thin, small, glossy, itchy, oddly woven, synthetic, or otherwise intrinsically barren and soulless. For something that graces your table, and that you will gaze down upon while enjoying most of the senses, you require beauty, and a simple perfection. This is it. Look no further for the quintessential placemat.If you have a mere $19.95, you can possess what you have only dreamed about. For $19.95 you will revel in happiness three times a day. Don't be fooled by the rather generic pictures shown, nor the cunningly understated "Basic" term describing these jewels that will heighten your daily gastronomic pleasures. These are "Basic" placemats in the same way that a Patek Philippe is a basic watch. These babies are 100% cotton; they can be machine washed; they are heavy and substantial and would easily compliment sterling flatware and bone china; they are available in 14-colors; but most of all, they are 13-inches x 19-inches, larger than anything I have yet seen, and which will allow you to see some of the placemat, even after you have your entire dinner setting on it. Finally, ignore the negative reviews because "Father, they knoweth not what they doeth."

Good quality except for the care instructions. Seem oversized compared to others we have used in the past. Great color.

These simple designed yet quality designed placemats add clean and bold charm to your table setting.

I own these in a variety of colors for different occasions. They do shrink a little with the first washing-- which is better for my table. I wash them in cold water and dry them on low. The black did not bleed but they do fade a little after washing a few times. This means these new ones do not exactly match my five year old black ones. I find that is true of most black things made of cotton so I was prepared for it.

I work at a Montessori school and we use these as table mats for the students to work on. That means they get (washable) marker and paint on them sometimes. We use high heat to wash and dry to sanitize everything and because we need to dry large loads of laundry quickly. These have held up great. No damage from washing and they are the perfect size and color for our classroom.

Nice purchase... quick delivery and exactly what I wanted... thank you!

These placemats are a great, bright color (I ordered chili), but unfortunately they haven't stood up to washing as well as I hoped. I have only washed them once, and the knitting on the edges came undone in a few places. Now, I washed them with a regular load of reds (cold wash, normal cycle, low dry), and not on delicate, etc., so they may last longer if washed in a more delicate way.Overall, I feel $19.00 is too much for something that doesn't stand up to even the first wash.

Placemats are exactly as seen online. Fast delivery, good quality, and really like the colour.

El color divino, la calidad vs precio, ya los lavé y quedaron igual como nuevos, me encantaron.

De la même couleur de chaque côté, ce qui est très apprécié.En coton, donc besoin d'un repassage, mais déjà connu lors de l'achat.

Die Tischsets sehen sehr schön und edel aus. Kann ich nur empfehlen.

Nice and thick/ good quality/colour true to photo