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Are cork coasters good for restaurants and bars?

Paper coasters go soggy, wood marks, and silicone looks like a kitchen tool. Here is where cork wins, and where it does not.

By CorkageUpdated 23 Oct 2026For Restaurants, Bars, Cafés
The short answer

Yes, for most venues. Cork absorbs condensation from a cold glass and dries out between uses, so glasses do not stick and tables do not ring. It is quiet on stone and glass, and an engraved logo cannot peel off.

The trade-off: light cork shows coffee and wine stains over time, and it must not be soaked or put in a dishwasher.

Why cork handles a wet glass

About 40% of cork is suberin, a natural water-repelling substance. Cork takes moisture into its surface and releases it again, instead of soaking through like paper.

Pros and cons

CorkPaperWoodSilicone
Cold, wet glassesAbsorbs and driesGoes soggyCan markWater pools
Noise on stone tablesQuietQuietLoudQuiet
LogoEngraved or printedPrinted, single useEngravedMoulded
StainsLight cork shows stainsThrown awayCan stainResists

How to care for them

  1. Wipe after service with a damp cloth and a drop of mild soap.
  2. Air-dry flat. Do not stack them wet.
  3. Never soak them or use a dishwasher.
  4. Rotate stock. Keep a spare per table so a stained coaster can be retired without a gap.

5 mm or 8 mm

The 5 mm coasters are the everyday choice and cost less. The 8 mm coasters are thicker and sit heavier on the table, for bars and hotel rooms that want a more solid feel.

ProductSizeOffer priceSmall order
Round Medium Grain Coaster 5mm10 x 0.5 cm₹50/pc at 100+₹55
Round Fine Grain Coaster 5mm10 x 0.5 cm₹60/pc at 100+₹70
Round Medium Grain Coaster 8mm10 x 0.8 cm₹75/pc at 100+₹85
Round Fine Grain Coaster 8mm10 x 0.8 cm₹85/pc at 100+₹100

Prices exclude 5% GST. Offer price at the quantity shown, or on every line once a cart reaches ₹25,000 at offer prices.

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More questions

Are cork coasters waterproof?

Cork is water-resistant, not waterproof. It absorbs condensation and dries out between uses. Do not soak it.

Can cork coasters go in a dishwasher?

No. Wipe them with a damp cloth and let them air-dry.

What is the minimum order?

100 coasters for the offer price, with your logo included.