Let me start by saying these placemats are STUNNING. The two-tone weave adds such a chic texture to my dining table - way more interesting than basic solid colors. I chose the dark grey, and they look phenomenal against my walnut table.

The thickness? Impressive. These aren't flimsy dollar-store mats - they've got serious heft that makes my table setting feel luxurious. Spilled wine beads up nicely, and cleanup is a breeze with just a damp cloth.

Now the wrinkles... oh boy. Mine arrived looking like they'd been folded by origami masters. A quick steam iron session fixed it (despite the confusing tag warnings), but why not package them rolled instead? Pro tip: Toss them in the dryer with a damp towel for 10 minutes if you're iron-averse.

My biggest gripe? They're slippery little devils! At my last dinner party, every slight bump sent them sliding. I've started only putting them out when actually serving meals rather than leaving them as permanent decor.

Stain warning: Tomato-based sauces are kryptonite to these mats. Had a marinara incident that required serious scrubbing - the stain lightened but didn't fully disappear.

For the price, these are absolute winners if you don't mind putting in a bit of post-unboxing effort. Just maybe keep them away from spaghetti night!