It is nearly impossible to walk into a bar, restaurant, or any other type of eating and drinking establishment, without coming into contact with a promotional coaster. These promotional coaster will sometimes have the establishments name or logo imprinted on them, sometimes they may be promoting a certain type of beverage, or they may just be fun and factual with Q&A or Beer written in several languages. No matter what is printed on your coaster, one thing is for you - You WILL notice it! One of the best things about promotional coasters is that they serve a dual purpose, one they are useful and two they are capable of carrying a message or image effectively.

Most of the coasters that you see are made from simple absorbent cardboard, but there are fancier ones available. Your coasters can also be purchased in ceramic, wood or leather sets and can cost anywhere from a few cents to a few dollars.

The range for imprinting is full four color or photographic, or simple one color jobs. This is another advertising specialty that has multiple uses and multiple benefits.

There are several shapes and sizes available in all price ranges. Most are about 3 to 4 inches and circular, but there are other shapes that can be ordered. Cork coasters can be die cut into many fun shapes like stars and animals or other shapes. You can custom design one, and have it made easily.

Ceramic coaster are the most expensive type and can be purchased individual or in sets of four or more. When purchased in a set they will came in a box that will also have your information printed upon it.

Your coaster can be flat, or one of the newer forms is the cozy can or bottle cover made from foam. Ceramic coasters are the most durable and the best to utilize when you are looking to impress high end clientele.

Although promotional coasters are an unusual giveaway they are always highly excepted and greatly appreciated. Recipients take them home and use them over and over, a large leap of the days of promotional napkins!