I had originally thought this would be a heavier weight. I was disappointed when I first got them. They looked beautiful, but, again, not at all what I was expecting. After using them for about a month, I've come to realize that just because they're light weight, doesn't mean they're low quality. They're easy to clean and very durable. I have 5 cats that love to jump on the table when I'm not looking and they haven't managed to hurt them yet. They've weathered use very well and comparing the material to other woven mats at HomeGoods, I've come to realize these are excellent and I wouldn't trade them. 4 stars because I still wish they were heavier weight.