Most botanical placemats fill the surface with leaves. This design does the opposite. A small silver-colored ginkgo motif sits within a broad field of color, leaving enough visual space for the plate, cup and cutlery to remain the centre of the setting.
Ivory bands at the upper and lower edges give the 45 × 30 cm placemat a more architectural outline. Together with blue, gray, red or dark green centre panels, they create a restrained contemporary Chinese look suited to dining rooms that want cultural character without heavy ornamentation.
Product Details
| Item No. | T017 |
|---|---|
| Material | 70% PVC and 30% Polyester Yarn |
| Construction | Woven PVC-Coated Polyester Yarn |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Standard Size | 45 × 30 cm |
| Design Style | Contemporary Chinese-Inspired Color-Block Design |
| Decorative Detail | Silver-Colored Ginkgo Leaf Motif |
| Border | Contrasting Ivory Bands |
| Color Options | Blue, gray, red and dark green |
| Care | Wipe clean or rinse briefly with mild detergent, then dry flat |
| Customization | Color, dimensions, motif placement and logo application may be reviewed for bulk projects |
| Documentation | Applicable material documentation may be discussed for the selected specification |
A Ginkgo Detail That Leaves Room for the Tableware
The silver-colored ginkgo leaves are intentionally small. They introduce a recognizable botanical element without covering the entire placemat or competing with patterned plates, decorated cups and serving pieces.
Once the place setting is arranged, part of the motif may remain visible beside the plate or cup. Its exact visibility depends on where the tableware is positioned, so the placemat can look different in breakfast service, tea service and a full dinner setting.
The metallic-looking leaves are decorative surface elements rather than real silver or attached metal pieces. Their clarity, tone and position should be checked on a physical sample, particularly when the product will be coordinated with silver cutlery, menu holders or other metallic details.
The ginkgo theme gives the mat an East Asian visual character, but the treatment remains modern. There is no large calligraphy, traditional border pattern or dense decorative print, making it easier to use in both Chinese-inspired and international interiors.
Ivory Borders Bring Order to the Place Setting
The two ivory bands do more than add contrast. They divide the surface into a clear coloured centre and lighter outer zones, making the rectangular format feel more structured when several placemats are aligned along one table.
This is especially useful in hospitality settings where staff need to repeat the same arrangement across multiple seats. The straight borders provide an immediate visual reference for positioning the mat parallel to the table edge.
Against dark wood, the ivory bands brighten the composition and keep the coloured centre from appearing too heavy. On pale tables, blue, red, gray and dark green create the stronger contrast while the ivory sections connect naturally with white porcelain.
Because the border occupies part of the 45 cm length, buyers should review how a dinner plate, cutlery and drinking glass sit within the complete design. A very wide charger may cover much of the centre panel and leave less of the ginkgo motif visible.
Four Colors with Different Dining Personalities
Blue for Calm Contemporary Rooms
The blue option works with white porcelain, gray stone, dark wood and gold- or silver-tone cutlery. It suits quieter restaurants, tea rooms and hotel dining areas where the table should feel composed rather than highly decorative.
Gray for Neutral Commercial Interiors
Gray is the most adaptable choice for existing tableware collections. It can support breakfast service, business dining and modern cafés without introducing a strong colour theme.
Red for Warmer Dining and Seasonal Tables
The red centre panel produces the strongest visual contrast with the ivory borders. It can support festive dining, private rooms and seasonal hospitality projects while remaining more restrained than a full red patterned placemat.
Dark Green for Tea, Wood and Botanical Settings
Dark green works naturally with wood tables, ceramic tea ware and interiors that already use plants or botanical materials. The silver ginkgo detail remains visible without making the surface overly bright.
Screen images are suitable for initial selection, but final colour should be confirmed through a physical sample. Table colour, room lighting and nearby metallic details can change how the centre panel and silver motif appear.
Small Table Solutions Built Around the Ginkgo Design
Contemporary Chinese Restaurants and Private Dining Rooms
A restaurant does not always need a large traditional motif to express its visual direction. The ginkgo leaf introduces a subtle cultural reference, while the simple borders and woven surface remain compatible with modern plates, wine glasses and restrained interiors.
For private dining rooms, the same mat can be repeated across several seats without creating an overly busy tabletop. Blue and dark green provide a calm direction, while red can support more ceremonial or seasonal settings.
Tea Rooms and Café Tables
Tea ware and dessert plates are usually smaller than full dinner settings, allowing more of the ginkgo motif and contrasting border to remain visible. The mat can help define an individual tea position without covering the complete wood or stone table.
For café service, the 45 × 30 cm size provides space for a cup, small plate and cutlery. The selected arrangement should still be tested where tables are compact or neighbouring seats are close together.
Hotel Breakfast and Guest Dining Areas
The rectangular format is straightforward for staff to align during repeated table resets. A consistent colour and border layout can bring visual order to breakfast rooms, guest dining spaces and lounge tables without requiring fabric laundering or ironing.
The woven surface can be wiped or briefly rinsed after routine service, although crumbs and liquid beneath the mat must also be removed.
Retail Collections with a Quiet Botanical Theme
Blue, gray, red and dark green allow retailers and homeware buyers to create a small coordinated collection around one ginkgo design. The colour changes the mood, while the ivory framing and silver motif preserve a recognizable family appearance.
Project note: Confirm the plate diameter, motif visibility, border proportion, table colour and spacing between seats before bulk production.
Understanding the Woven Surface
The placemat is produced from polyester yarn coated with PVC and arranged in a woven structure. It is not linen, cotton or solid PVC faux leather.
Small openings remain between the woven yarns. The coating helps the yarn resist routine moisture and simplifies wiping, but the placemat does not form a completely sealed barrier.
Water, coffee, sauces and fine residue may pass through the weave and reach the tabletop. Spills should therefore be removed from both the mat and the surface underneath, especially when used on unfinished wood, lacquered furniture or moisture-sensitive tables.
The woven construction allows the mat to be gently rolled for temporary storage. Avoid sharp folding, prolonged compression or storing the mat while damp, as these conditions may affect its flatness and edge alignment.
Cleaning Without Damaging the Weave or Ginkgo Motif
Shake or brush away dry crumbs first. Routine marks can then be wiped with a soft damp cloth or sponge.
For food residue caught between the yarns, use mild detergent and clean gently along the direction of the weave. A brief rinse may be used when necessary, followed by complete air drying on both sides.
Avoid abrasive pads, stiff brushes, sharp scraping tools, bleach, alcohol and strong solvents. Aggressive cleaning may roughen the PVC coating or reduce the clarity of the silver-colored motif.
Machine washing, tumble drying, dishwashers and prolonged soaking are not recommended unless a selected production version has been specifically approved for those methods. Current care guidance for woven plastic placemats generally favors mild soapy water, gentle cleaning and full drying rather than machine washing. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Normal dining plates, bowls, cups and warm serving dishes may be used on the placemat. Cookware taken directly from a stove or oven should be placed on a separate trivet.
Custom Development, Wholesale and Sample Support
The success of this design depends on balance. The centre colour, ivory border, ginkgo motif and tableware must work together rather than being selected as unrelated details.
Color and Border Development
Current options include blue, gray, red and dark green with ivory borders. Alternative centre colours and border combinations may be reviewed according to order quantity, yarn availability and production feasibility.
Any custom colour should be approved together with the intended table surface. A colour selected from a screen may appear darker, warmer or less saturated after weaving.
Ginkgo Motif Position and Clarity
The leaf motif can be reviewed for position, scale and visibility. It should remain noticeable after tableware is added but should not dominate the entire setting.
Fine metallic-looking details should be sampled because their appearance may vary with the weave, base colour and lighting.
Custom Size and Place-Setting Review
The standard size is 45 × 30 cm, close to the widely used rectangular placemat format of approximately 18 × 12 inches. It provides room for many standard plates, utensils and drinkware, but the complete arrangement should still be tested. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Alternative dimensions may be discussed for compact café tables, wider place settings or coordinated serving mats. Changing the dimensions also affects the border width and ginkgo position, so the complete layout should be rescaled rather than simply cut larger or smaller.
Logo Application
Custom logo application may be reviewed according to the artwork, selected colour and weave density. Large, simple marks usually reproduce more clearly than fine lettering on a woven surface.
The logo should not compete with the ginkgo motif. A small placement near an outer corner or within a planned clear area may preserve both the branding and the botanical design.
Wholesale and Repeat Orders
Bulk orders can be reviewed for restaurants, tea rooms, cafés, hotels, distributors, tabletop retailers and homeware brands.
For quotation, provide the estimated quantity, selected colour, required dimensions, intended use, logo artwork when applicable and delivery destination.
Repeat orders should reference the approved sample and confirmed specification so that the yarn colour, ivory border, ginkgo position, weave density and finished dimensions remain consistent.
Sample Confirmation
A physical sample can be used to evaluate colour, motif clarity, weave consistency, edge straightness, flatness, dimensions and the appearance of the mat beneath the intended tableware.
Final production should follow the approved sample and confirmed product specification. Customization applies to the placemat itself; custom packaging is not included.
Ginkgo Leaf Woven PVC Placemat Frequently Asked Questions
Is 45 × 30 cm a standard placemat size?
Yes. It is close to the commonly used 18 × 12 inch rectangular format and suits many standard dinner plates, utensils and glasses. Buyers using oversized chargers or closely spaced tables should test the complete layout before ordering.
Is the ginkgo leaf woven into the placemat?
The base placemat is woven from PVC-coated polyester yarn. The silver-colored ginkgo design appears to be a decorative surface motif rather than a separate woven yarn pattern. The exact production method should be confirmed through the selected sample.
Is a woven PVC placemat completely waterproof?
No. The coated yarn resists routine moisture, but liquid may pass through the small openings in the weave. Clean both the placemat and the tabletop beneath it after spills.
How should woven PVC placemats be cleaned?
Remove loose crumbs, then wipe with a soft damp cloth or sponge. Mild detergent and a brief rinse may be used when needed. Avoid abrasive cleaning, machine washing and prolonged soaking, and dry the mat fully before storage.
Can hot cookware be placed directly on the mat?
It can be used beneath normal dining plates, cups, bowls and warm serving ware. Pans, pots and dishes taken directly from a stove or oven should be placed on a dedicated heat-resistant trivet.
Can the colour, size or ginkgo motif be customized for wholesale orders?
These options may be reviewed for bulk projects, subject to order quantity, yarn availability, artwork and sample approval. Custom packaging is not provided.