A coaster is an element that is used so that glasses full of drinks do not leave marks on a table. It is a product designed to receive drops or spills of liquids, preventing them from reaching another surface.
Thanks to a coaster, also known as a coaster , the top of the table (or the tablecloth that covers it) does not get wet when the glass is placed on it. This type of utensil can even be used to support bottles .
There are numerous types of coasters. Some are disposable , since they are made with paper or cardboard and are ruined when wet. Others are designed for extended use over time, as they are made with cork , plastic, metal or other durable material.
As for the shape of the coasters, they are usually quadrangular or round. However, there are some coasters that opt for other formats : pentagonal, hexagonal, etc.
The presence of coasters is common in bars . In homes, there are people who choose these pieces to take care of the tablecloths or furniture .
Many times coasters fulfill an additional function: the promotion of a company, a product or an establishment . These coasters feature logos or inscriptions that serve as advertising and turn the item into a merchandising object.
It is important to establish that it is very common for breweries to use coasters. First, because they prevent customers from staining the tables or the bar with their drinks. Second, because they serve to promote the different types of beers that are in the establishment. They achieve the latter because they are screen printed with the aforementioned brands.
Furthermore, from all of the above we cannot ignore that there are many people who are dedicated to collecting coasters. Thus, compared to others who collect stamps or magnets for example, they are committed to keeping all types of coasters.
Such is the number of people who have this hobby that it must be established that there are different groups around it. A good example of this is, for example, the British Society of Coaster Collectors, which was established in 1960 and periodically organizes meetings so that its members can exchange coasters and thus complete their collections with some specific ones that they they want or need.
In the same way, we cannot ignore the existence of a company that is specialized in the manufacture of this type of elements that concern us. We are referring to La Fábrica de los Posasosos, which is originally from Barcelona and has specialized in the creation of personalized coasters, mainly for businesses related to the hospitality industry. Of course, all of these have in common that they are thick, that they have attractive colors and that they turn out to be quite resistant.
The idea of a coaster, on the other hand, is used to name the structure that allows holding a glass. There are cars that contain coaster trays so that the occupants can leave their drink and not hold it during the entire journey.