The geometric shape of the pattern creates fun designs for the placemat sides. The varied grey colors help the shapes stand out more. The palceamets each have a different secion of the print which make it fun to look at. And the more you at the pattern the more deals you find. The fabric is pre washed, so when they need a clean they will not shrink. The fabric uses is upolstery weight cotton. The measurments of the placemats are 38cm by 30cm (15in by 12in). The measurments between the placemats will be slightly different as they are handmade.