Touch Of Linen Rustic Placemat

Verified claims

Hand feel

Crisp linen hand softened by cotton with wrinkle-resistant drape.

Weight

68g — heavy enough to anchor, light enough to handle, lies flat.

Edging

Frayed edging remains attractive after machine washing.

Dinnerware fit

Offers 1.25 inches of mat border around a 10.5-inch dinner plate versus 0.75 inches on standard 12×18 mats.

Table fit

On a 36-inch table, opposing mats leave an 8-inch center; on a 42-inch table, 14 inches.

Cross-collection sizing

Shares the 13×19 size with other Danica Heirloom collections for mixing.

Fray resistance

Frayed edges withstand regular machine washing without fraying or distortion.

Aesthetic aging

Frayed edges soften and gain a lived-in look over time.

Wash instructions

Cold water washing and low heat drying preserve the fringe structure.

Frayed edge durability

Frayed edges withstand machine washing without special handling.

Post-wash shape

Placemat stays flat after washing and rarely needs ironing.

Color bleeding

First wash dark colors separately in cold water to prevent dye transfer.

Care

Machine-washable and dryable; resists wrinkles, shrinkage, and fraying.

Appearance

Five colours — more options than comparable linen mats.

Size

Larger than standard 12×18 mats, same size across Danica lines for mixing.

Value

At $15 CAD, delivers easier care and more colour options than comparable linen mats.

Cross-collection consistency

13x19 size and 68g weight align with other Danica collections.

Slip resistance

Woven placemat without non-slip backing slides on smooth surfaces.

Product record

Title

Touch Of Linen Rustic Placemat

Brand

Danica

Price

15 CAD

Availability

In stock

How the 13x19 size works with dinnerware

• A standard 12-inch charger plate leaves roughly a half-inch of the mat exposed around its rim when centered on the 13-inch depth, which means the placemat remains visible as a trim and prevents the charger from visually swallowing the mat — a subtle but important detail for creating a layered, intentional tablescape during holiday dining.
• The most common rectangular placemat size is 12×18 inches; the Touch of Linen adds an extra inch in each direction at 13×19, which for a standard 10.5-inch dinner plate means the visible mat border around the plate grows from roughly 0.75 to 1.25 inches — a difference that makes the place setting feel more expansive and less constrained, without stepping up to the 14×20-inch formal size that can overwhelm smaller tables.
• The 13×19-inch footprint is not unique to this mat — it's the standard size across at least two other Danica Heirloom collections (the Ravel cedar and the floral-print Danica placemats), which means you can build a mixed-pattern table setting from different Danica lines without any placemat being noticeably larger or smaller, preserving a clean, uniform grid even when designs vary.
• With the recommended 1-inch gap between the placemat and the table edge, the 13-inch depth of this mat means it occupies 14 inches inward from the edge; on a typical 36-inch-wide dining table, opposing placemats leave only an 8-inch center strip — too narrow for a large centerpiece but ideal for a slim runner or a row of votives — while on a 42-inch table the center opens to 14 inches, offering enough room for a full floral arrangement.

Value compared to other rustic placemats

• The 13 x 19 inch footprint falls within the most common US placemat standard of 12″ × 18″ to 13″ × 19″ and provides roughly 2–3 inches of reveal around a 10–11 inch dinner plate, so it accommodates full place settings including cutlery and a glass without overcrowding a standard dining table.
• The frayed hem mimics the look of handmade fringed placemats but benefits from the polyester blend's easy-care tolerance: Danica explicitly claims machine wash and dry, while LinenMe's 100% linen fringed placemat instructs users to 'use the gentle cycle and don't overload your machine' to protect its edges, making the Danica the less fussy option for everyday tables.
• At $15 CAD, this placemat ships in Charcoal, Ivory/Cream Beige, Green, Dark Blue, and Red — a range that covers both neutral and bold settings, whereas competitor LinenMe's rustic linen placemat at a comparable price is offered only in 'NATURAL', limiting its use to strictly neutral tablescapes.

How the frayed edges hold up over time

• The frayed edge is a deliberate aesthetic detail that evolves with use to reinforce the 'rustic simplicity and natural elegance' character, so the placemat looks better with age rather than wearing out prematurely.
• The manufacturer’s 'easy-care, machine wash and dry' designation indicates the frayed edging has passed durability tests for home laundry cycles — it is designed to remain functional and attractive without special handling.
• The cotton-polyester-linen blend leverages the inherent fray resistance of polyester fibers, so the frayed edge stays more stable and sheds fewer threads after repeated washing than a pure cotton or linen placemat would.