Promote with a Drinks Coaster

We supply printed drinks mats and coasters, making them an excellent choice for promotional gifts or event giveaways. Moreover, they offer a more cost-effective alternative to printed cups or advertising mugs. With high-quality photographic printing, these mats stand out clearly from the cup and create a strong visual impact.

Recently, we provided a new company with cork-based drinks mats to promote a software product at an exhibition. Not only did the mats showcase the brand effectively, but they also enhanced the company’s presentation.

In addition, we printed the promotional items to a superb standard, kept them lightweight for easy distribution, and wrapped them in protective covers to ensure they arrived in perfect condition.

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Drinks coasters or mats provide a brilliant way to advertise your business, services, or products. Moreover, they offer a practical and memorable alternative to traditional marketing materials.

For example, a new business recently used a printed drinks mat instead of a standard business card at an exhibition. As a result, they stood out from competitors and created a more engaging experience for visitors.

By choosing this approach, you offer something genuinely useful, which increases the likelihood that visitors will keep the item and remember your business. In addition, coasters give you more space to expand your advertising message compared to a typical business card.

In this case, the client included a QR code that directed prospects to their website, along with a special discounted offer. Consequently, they made it easy for potential customers to take immediate action.

The company used the coaster to promote a new software application for accountants, ensuring the design aligned with their target audience.

Furthermore, the business selected a more sustainable option by printing on paper board and backing it with traditional cork. This choice reduced environmental impact compared to plastic or less eco-friendly materials. At the same time, while plastic can deliver high-quality colour depth and clarity, the chosen materials still achieved an effective and professional finish.

How to Specify Your Drink Coaster

Choosing the right drinks coaster is simple when you know your options. Below, you’ll find everything you need to create a product that fits your brand, budget, and purpose.

Standard Sizes

We offer a range of popular sizes to suit most applications. You can choose:

• 8 cm, 9 cm, or 10 cm
• Circular or square shapes

Alternatively, we can produce fully customised shapes and sizes to match your design requirements.

Material Options

We provide a wide selection of materials, each with unique qualities:

• Cork – A natural, sustainable material harvested from cork oak trees.
• Absorbent Paper – Also known as blotting paper, ideal for high absorbency.
• MDF (Medium-Density Fibreboard) – Engineered wood made from compressed fibres. Typically combined with full-colour print layers (2mm MDF + 1mm wood facing).
• Grey Chipboard – A recycled, paper-based material made from waste paper.
• PVC (Soft/Hard) – Durable plastic options offering flexibility or rigidity.
• PP (Polypropylene) – An eco-friendly thermoplastic known for its strength and recyclability.
• Ceramic – A premium, non-metallic material finished with UV printing and often backed with cork.
• EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) – A lightweight, environmentally friendly foam material with printed paper surface.
• Tinplate – Tin-coated steel (SPTE) with custom printing and a cork base.
• Bamboo – A natural, renewable material with a smooth finish, typically silk printed.
• Felt – A soft fabric made from animal wool, suitable for silk printing.

Artwork & Templates

To make designing easy, you can place your artwork onto our templates and preview the final result before production.
Download our PDF template to get started.

Print Options

We offer print methods to suit different styles and budgets:

• Silk Printing – Ideal for bold, solid colours or simple multi-colour designs.
• Full-Colour Printing – Perfect for detailed artwork, gradients, and photographic images.

Additional Options

Enhance your coasters with finishing touches:

• Oiled Edges – Improves water resistance and enhances the appearance of wood-based coasters.
• Surface Finishes:
  • Gloss finish for a vibrant, polished look
  • Matt finish for a subtle, modern appearance

Packaging Options

We carefully package our coasters to ensure they arrive in perfect condition:

• Standard: Individually packed in clear protective wallets
• Optional:
  • Boxed sets
  • Shrink-wrapped packs
  • Opaque outer packaging
  • Custom-printed individual packaging

If you have specific requirements, simply include them in your enquiry.

Minimum Order Quantity

The minimum order quantity (MOQ) is 500 units.

If you’d like help choosing the right combination of materials, print, and finish, feel free to get in touch—we’re happy to guide you through the process.