Absorbent Coasters for Drinks - 6packs, Silicone Coasters with Soft Felt Insert (4.3inch, Brown)

Anyone remember Tupperware? I think they're still around but during their peek my mom bought a bunch of coasters from them and some have been passed down to me. While they are very durable and easy to wash, they do not do as good of a job as we would like for them to do. We get a lot of sweat on the outside of our glasses and that floods the coasters so we often have to put a paper towel in the coaster and it ends up look very gross so I wanted to try some new sets.What appealed to me about these coasters is that they have a silicone exterior so they won't slide around and they have an absorbent felt pad that sits inside of the silicone piece so that condensation does not puddle up on the coaster and dripped all over the furniture and ourselves when we pick up the glass. I also liked that they were plain so we can use them anywhere in the house and outside.These coasters were exactly what I expected of them. They soak up condensation really well so we no longer waste paper towels and have dirty looking paper towels sitting in our coasters. They are easy to clean. I can toss them in the dishwasher or hand wash them. In the dishwasher, I place them vertically in between the bars and place a large, dishwasher safe, reusable container over them so that if they get dislodged they will not end up all over the dishwasher since they are small and light.I have been thinking about buying another set and trying to use iron-on vinyl on the felt to decorate them to our liking. The designs would be small and/or have a lot of openings to allow the felt to still absorb moisture. If I do this I will be sure to update and share some new photos.

I got these for a friend's birthday. He loved them! There was different colors & soak up condensation. I love the vibrant colors on them.

Hard to clean! Not to use daily, will get mold on bottom and can’t get off

Placed on my end tables. Absorbs moisture. Inserts are removable to clean.

There are many kinds of coasters, and you have to break them down into categories in order to properly review and decide which one(s) you want. So, let's see, there are:1. Decorative coasters - those you really don't put drinks on--yes, you can, but you wouldn't want to. These coasters are meant for looking. They are made of some fancy materials and you wouldn't want to ruin them. You probably can't clean them either.2. Wood or marble or ceramic coasters. These are basically hard, somewhat decorative, and meant as a piece of barrier between your drinks and the surface. Usually it's to protect a piece of fine wood (i.e. a table) against a hot mug. Cold? Not sure it hurts a wood table all that much. The problem is when cold mug/cup sweats, water drips but there is no where to go except drip over the coaster and onto the table you were supposed to be protecting. Oops.3. Soft rubber coasters. Same as the above, except made for soft rubber.4. Paper/Felt/Absorbent material coasters. These are the ones you find in a restaurant/bar because they want to absorb the water condensation. They are usually made of paper so they can be disposed of after use.So, there, depending on the situation, you really need one or more than one type of coaster. That's why I found these set to be the best of several worlds. Here's why:1. Soft rubber. It literally will go on every surface. Secondly, because it has a bit of sponginess to it, it works very well on very slick surface such as glass table. A typical hard-wood/glass/ceramic coaster will slide all over the place--and might damage the glass table from the coaster! (possible? sure! I had a piece of decorative glass coaster it had a jagged edge and it scratched my wood). So soft rubber is the way to go.2. What about water condensation? Perfect 2-in-1 combo: This coaster has a felt pad insert so it works like those restaurant/bar paper coasters to absorb the water. When wet, just pull it out and put it in the dish rack and it will dry over night. I wouldn't wash them because there is no need to--it's just water. If you did spill some drinks on the felt pad, just rinse under cold water, shake dry, and put in the dish rack and let it dry over night. The rubber coaster is easily dish cleaned.3. Non-skid backing. So this one is a 50/50 depending on what you want to do--if you do want to slide your drinks across the table as you sit and chat, OK this set is not for you--because this set is designed to have a solid, non-skid backing. This coaster is meant to STAY where it is placed. To move it, you need to lift it and put it back down where you want it. It is designed that if you push it, it will not move. You know when you are in a bar you play with your drinks at the table? Sure. But sometimes you don't want anything to slide around.. So, be aware. This set is non-skid. Also I have been calling them "rubber" when it really is silicon. I meant it as "rubbery" type of a surface in conceptual language. These are silicone, if to be perfectly accurate.4. Size matters. This coaster is slightly larger than your common, typical coasters. It was very important because it is large enough to accommodate a BIG 24 oz or 32 oz heavy beer mug. Often times I have coasters too small that the mug is larger such that water condensation drips off the side of the glass wall and directly onto the table. This coaster is big enough--finally! The biggest beer mugs I have will fit perfectly on this coaster. So, yes, size does matter.Lastly, this package contains 6 coasters - not four like many other products. I know 4 is probably OK but I guarantee you, when you have a party or have friends over, you probably need 5 or 6 coasters. Sometimes just 2 or 3 people need 6 coasters because each person has more than 1 drink, right? And an ice cream bowl? Plus a coffee? And a smoothie? So a matching set of 6 is actually the ideal quantity for a matching set of coasters.So, all things considered, and for the price paid (for 6 coasters), very nice. Worthy of 5-stars.Attaching some photos to show the felt pad insert (and it comes off), and how it is just a bit larger than a regular coaster. The thickness is the same as a typical coaster.Thanks for reading! Hope it helped you decide to buy or not! I am very happy with my purchase. Thanks!

This set of coasters is nice and colorful. They serve the purpose. Somewhat absorbent, however, sometimes the drink will stick to them and one fell and cracked on the tile floor. Otherwise a nice set.

Very fashion! Good quality for the prize.

Our main use for coasters is for holding iced beverages and preventing the condensation from damaging wooden surfaces.We've used cork coasters for a while, but if you leave a large glass of ice to sit, eventually, the condensation seeps all the way through.Coasters made of only silicone weren't absorbent, so the condensation would pool up and then drip all over you whenever you pick up your drink.This is the perfect combination. The silicone is perfectly waterproof. The felt is perfectly absorbent.I took away one star because the bottom of the coaster has a particular texture which picks up fingerprints in an off-putting way. The upward-facing silicone rim doesn't have this problem; only the bottom.

We really like the product and it keeps wood clean. I suggest alternating coasters when using cold drinks as it will get wet but by alternating it... it air dries by 2nd day.

It was exactly what I needed for my new marble top coffee and end tables

I wanted something to put under the small plants that can absorb water and these fit the bill

The fabric is great, I prefer iced drinks and the coasters I was using before would just accumulate the condensation these seem to absorb and evaporate. Can’t speak to long term but then seem good so far.

Fits all our coffee mugs great size and absorbs all 👍