I use these instead of a table cloth or individual table settings. Just place the, on the table and then the plates on top. They give your table a very modern and different look. I am very happy with them and use the, all the time.  

Pros: Nice, easy to clean, durable, great value, decorative
Cons: When they delivered them they left the box out in the rain, it got soaked, we thought we were going to have to return them, but to our surprise, they were not damaged