These organic cork placemats & Coasters offer perfect protection for your precious dining table. All-natural heat-absorbing cork is perfect for protecting against burns, spills and stains. Sourced from the magical cork forests of Alentejo, Portugal these tough and lightweight cork mats are environmentally friendly, renewable, recyclable, and biodegradable. Cork is the spongy inner bark from a type of Oak tree native to dry Mediterranean regions. It is durable and heat resistant. It can be harvested every 9-12 years without harm to the tree. This renewable resource is extremely valuable to the environment. Set of 6 placemats & 6 Coasters included in the pack.