After reading the description, I thought I was getting a neoprene backed cloth coaster, umm... not really.I was quite disappointed to realize that these are essentially the same thing as thin mousepads. The cloth/fabric is almost non-existent, just enough to hold the bold design and that's it. Forget about absorbency.On a good note, these are quiet and mute the *clanks* of putting drinkware down on tables and counters.The designs are bright and bold which is what's keeping me from returning these. There is one dark purple one that was way darker than I expected but the other 5 are great.Definitely giftable if you know someone that likes these kinds of designs.I didn’t want water rings, etc. to form inside our new teak coaster set. This set is rather festive, fairly priced. Arrived, and were a small fraction oversized. Easily tailored with a sharp pair of scissors along circumference and fit perfectly. Good product Caribou! I sure wish you had Christmas holidays coasters of like construction. You could certainly count on my order.These coasters are terrific. They are light weight, absorb liquid, and backing keeps it from slipping around. They are also the perfect thickness, enough to do the job and not so thick so the glass doesn't feel like it will fall over.Was really pleasantly surprised about the quality.Very happy with my purchase.Purchased these to stop glassware from sliding on resin Adirondack chair arms. They are thin, but effective coasters. Would purchase again.I had various requirements when I was looking for coasters, and these coasters meet them well:* They have to stay put and protect the table. These do so with their neoprene bottom. Check!* They have to absorb condensation on the outside of the cup or mug. These do so because their top is fabric. Check!* They should be colorful, and I really didn't want anything floral. I love the beautiful mandala designs. Check!However, the coasters aren't perfect:* The colors are muted a lot; it is really, really weird that looking at the coasters through your camera shows them brighter than they actually are.* Their absorbency is limited: if you put a drop of water on one, it will just bead on polyester top and not be absorbed.However, overall I'm happy with them and would buy them again.The patterns are all really nice - we've received multiple compliments from guests. Sturdy and not breakable which is what you want with kids in the house.I love the neoprene material for a coaster! They stay in place and when your glass sweats it does not stick like my natural stone coasters do. Very absorbent and absolutely love all the different patterns and colors in the Bohemian Mandala set. These would make a great gift too!