Linen Placemat - Stonewashed - Black with White Stripes - Luxury Thick Linen This is a very multi-functional piece - it can be used as a place-mat, guest towel, fingertip towel or decorative towel (great for embroidery)! 100% pure linen - naturally beautiful stonewashed - pre-washed to make linen soft, will not shrink, no need to iron size - 14'' x 21'' hem - 0.4" loop - attached in the hem to hang if used as a towel machine washable - can be washed and dried in a regular washer and dryer water absorption - excellent - linen absorbs more water than cotton, absorbs it faster , drys faster and does not feel as damp lint free antibacterial - linen has natural ability to prevent bacterial growth durability - will serve a lifetime stain resistant - linen is known to be more stain resistant than cotton Produced in Europe from locally grown flax. Made from Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certified (product class II) linen fabric