Maija Louekari's blue and green pattern pays ode to city community gardens and is the perfect way to commemorate 100 years of Finnish independence in 2017. This placemat is made from 100% cotton for pleasant dining and easy cleaning. The acrylic coating on this Marimekko cotton placemat allow it to be resistant to stains and wrinkles and keep the green and turqoise colors vibrant.
Care: Machine washable. Follow instructions on tag
Marimekko is a Finnish design house renowned for its bold, effusive prints and timeless patterns. The company was founded in 1951 by Finnish couple Armi and Viljo Ratia, and the name Marimekko translated literally means “Mary-dress.” Marimekko’s impact reaches far beyond just Finland, howev... More Marimekko
The award-winning Finnish designer Maija Louekari (born 1982) received her Master's in design and B.A. in interior decoration from the University of Art and Design in Helsinki. She made her big break after winning a design competition organized by the University of Art and Design Helsinki ... More Maija Louekari
I ordered two of these placemats and will be ordering more. The colors and the pattern go well with almost anything and the placemats are very well made. They have a light coating that makes them easy to clean off, without feeling like plastic.
By Nima
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Different colors than original purchase
October 27, 2021
I had purchased 4 of these placemats in the past and loved them. I upgraded to a larger dinner table and decided to purchase 4 more to have a set of 8. I received them, but the colors between the original 4 and the latest 4 are different. The older ones are vibrant. The new ones look cloudy. So although it’s the same placemat, they look different and not uniform. It is annoying at best. I tried to wash them, but that did not fix the issue. I assume marimekko sourced a different material. :( Photo 1 is of what I purchased in the past. Photo 2 is of what I just purchased recently (October 2021).
Pros
Beautiful design, Finnish craftsmanship
Cons
Different material sources, colors, even though same design.
By Sally
Madison, WI
Beautiful Placemats
April 16, 2021
The whimsical design of these placemats is beautiful and the combination of colors add a pop of color to our kitchen table. They coordinate nicely with the blue and green Iittala Kartio glassware. The acrylic coating on the placemats makes them very easy to keep clean.
Pros
Easy to clean
Beautiful design and color combination
By Ginny
Pacific Northwest
Placemats that wipe clean . . . brilliant . . .
September 27, 2020
This is my 4th set of acrylic coated placements. The hold up very well to wiping off any spills. They can also go in the wash, and come out perfectly. I have ordered others to match the seasons. These are wonderful designs and winners when it comes to table decoration.
Pros
Wipe clean with damp cloth, wash beautifully.
By Sharon
Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful and easy to clean
December 3, 2019
These are just what I needed to add a pop of color and texture to our dining room. They mix well with our other black and white Marimekko dishes.
By Laura
New England
Gorgeous
May 19, 2019
These placemats are beautiful. The colors are deep and rich. They are easily wiped clean.
By Gg
Scottsdale, AZ
Perfect
April 21, 2019
Great product, and exactly like described.
By Rosalind
Edinburgh
Great Placemats
February 13, 2019
These are very attractive. Nice colour and substantial.
By Karen
Mpls
Happy
January 26, 2019
This placemat Is colorful, fun, and functional. Love it!!
By Sue
Voorhees, NJ
Durable Functionality
August 31, 2018
These placemats are beautiful and the fabric is durable. Nice-sized, they look great on our table.
These are beautiful, however I am interested in learning about the acrylic coating because I would think that would be toxic. Can you please explain the process/chemicals involved. Can they be recycled?
1 Answer
Per Marimekko's website:
Printed in Helsinki
Marimekko fabrics are printed using either a flatbed or rotary printing method. Printing large-print fabrics using the flatbed method leaves a repeat line at the edge of the pattern, and the prominence of this line depends on the fabric's color and pattern. The repeat line is not a flaw but a feature of the printing technique that can also be used as an effect.
The majority of fabrics printed at the Marimekko printing facility in Herttoniemi have been granted the Öko-Tex Standard 100 certificate, which guarantees that the fabrics are free of toxins. Since 2008, our coated cottons have been coated with phthalate-free PVC.
Marimekko's textiles are made with their fabrics printed in their factory in Helsinki.
For additonal information - you can contact the manufacturer at www.marimekko.com
How easy is this to wipe clean? How should they be washed?
1 Answer
Wipe them clean immediately once a spill occurs, and you should not have any issue with staining. You can clean with soap and warm water - but do not soak. Dry immediately after washing.
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