Personalized Drink Coasters | Printed Pulpboard, Cork and Leatherette

Your Brand, Under Every Drink

Personalized Drink Coasters, Made to Order

Put your name where every glass lands. We produce personalized drink coasters in absorbent pulpboard, natural cork and premium leatherette — printed, engraved or debossed with your logo, monogram or artwork, in runs from a house set to a brewery’s yearly supply.

3 materials, every shape
Full-color print or engraving
From 100 to 100,000+
Your brand, under every drink
The complete guide

Everything you need to know about personalized drink coasters

A personalized drink coaster is a small piece of branding real estate that gets looked at every time a glass is lifted. The material sets the character: absorbent pulpboard is the classic bar coaster — printed in full color, priced for volume, replaced when tired; natural cork is warm and reusable; stitched leatherette reads premium for lounges, offices and gifting.

Because coasters are made to order, the right spec depends on where they’ll live and how long they should last. This guide walks through the three core materials and when each wins, sizes, shapes and thicknesses, printing and engraving methods, packaging for gifts and favors, and how bulk pricing scales. If you already know what you need, you can request a custom quote at any point.

Why go custom

The cheapest ad space with the longest dwell time

Nothing else your brand prints sits inches from a customer’s hand for an hour. A personalized drink coaster works the whole session — under the first pour, beside the check, into a pocket as a souvenir. Bars use them as menus and QR touchpoints; couples use them as favors; brands use them as the most-kept handout at any event.

Seen for the whole visit

A coaster holds attention longer than any flyer — every sip is another impression of your logo, promo or punchline.

Does a real job

Absorbent pulpboard drinks up condensation; cork and leatherette protect wood and stone. Useful things don’t get thrown away.

Made to your spec

Material, shape, thickness, print or engraving — from a 100-piece wedding run to six-figure brewery volume.

How it works

From artwork to bar top in four steps

1

Send your artwork

Share your logo, monogram or design, plus material, shape and quantity.

2

We design and proof

We lay out both sides, recommend a material and finish, and send a digital proof.

3

You approve

Confirm the proof, spec and quantity. Nothing prints until you sign off.

4

We produce and ship

Coasters are printed or engraved, cut, quality-checked and shipped nationwide.

Sizes and thickness

Coaster sizes and weights: which spec fits the table?

Standard coasters run 3.5 to 4 inches, round or square. For pulpboard, thickness is the quality signal — a flimsy 40-point coaster and a chunky 80-point one are different products. Here’s how the common pulpboard weights compare.

Pulpboard thickness options (points)

0pt 30pt 60pt 90pt 120pt 40 pt Lightweight 60 pt Bar standard 80 pt Heavyweight 120 pt Ultra

60 pt is the classic bar coaster; 80–120 pt feels substantial for weddings, breweries and retail sets.

Footprint by size (inches)

3.5 inches covers standard glassware; 4 inches suits pints, stemware bases and bigger artwork.

MaterialFeelBest forDecoration
Pulpboard VolumeAbsorbent, replaceableBars, breweries, events, promosFull-color print, 1–2 sides
CorkWarm, natural, reusableWeddings, wineries, home setsLaser engraving or UV print
LeatherettePremium, stitched edgeLounges, offices, client giftsDeboss, foil or UV print
Cork-backed boardBright face, grippy baseRetail sets, photo coastersFull-color UV print
Materials

Three materials, three jobs — pick by where it lands

Pulpboard is the coaster you know from every good bar: layered absorbent board that wicks condensation and prints edge-to-edge in full color on one or both sides. It’s priced so venues can treat coasters as rotating media — new promo, new coaster — and it’s the default for volume.

Natural cork brings warmth and reuse: laser engraving burns a permanent tone-on-tone mark that suits monograms and wedding dates. Leatherette is the premium tier — a stitched, wipe-clean coaster that debosses beautifully and belongs in lounges, boardrooms and gift boxes. All three protect tables; they just say different things while doing it.

  • Absorbent pulpboard — wicks rings and condensation, prints full color
  • Natural cork — reusable, warm, engraves permanently
  • Stitched leatherette — wipe-clean premium for lounges and gifts
  • 1 or 2-sided printing — menu, promo or QR on the flip side
  • Standard and custom shapes — rounds, squares, hex and die-cut
  • Gift and set packaging — sleeves, bands and boxes available
Customization options

Make the coaster unmistakably yours

Full-color printing

Edge-to-edge graphics on one or both sides — art, menus, QR codes and promos included.

Laser engraving

Permanent tone-on-tone marks on cork — the wedding and winery favorite.

Deboss and foil

Pressed or foil-stamped logos on leatherette for a quiet, premium read.

Shape and size

3.5″ and 4″ rounds and squares, hexagons, or a die-cut that follows your logo.

Two-sided designs

Brand on the face, cocktail list or promo code on the reverse.

Bulk quantities

From 100-piece favors to six-figure brewery runs with tiered pricing.

Style guide

Coaster looks and where they work

Material and finish set the tone before anyone reads a word. The looks we produce most, and where they belong:

White pulpboardFull-color bar and event printing
Kraft boardCraft breweries, rustic events
Natural corkWeddings, wineries, home sets
Black leatheretteLounges, whiskey bars, offices
Brown leatheretteClubs, cigar rooms, gifts
Bold spot colorPromos and seasonal campaigns
Foil stampMonograms and premium sets
Two-sided printMenu or QR on the reverse

We match Pantone brand colors on printed faces, and proof engraving depth on cork before the run.

Buyer’s guide

How to choose the right personalized coaster

Start from the setting and how long the coaster should last — the material follows. This guide covers the common calls.

SettingMaterialSize and shapeDecoration
Bars, taprooms, events60–80 pt pulpboard4″ round or squareFull color, 2 sides
Weddings and favorsCork or 80 pt board3.5″ roundEngraving or print
Restaurants and cafés60 pt pulpboard3.5″–4″Full color + QR
Offices and loungesLeatherette4″ squareDeboss or foil
Retail gift setsCork or leatherette4″ round, boxedEngraving or UV print

Tell us the setting and we’ll recommend material, weight and finish with your quote.

Bulk pricing

How personalized coaster pricing works

Coasters price per piece by material, thickness, sides printed and quantity. Pulpboard is the volume champion — at brewery quantities the per-coaster price drops to cents — while cork and leatherette carry gift-grade pricing at much lower minimums.

Favor run
100–499
Weddings and gifts
Venue
500–2,499
Bars and restaurants
Volume
2,500–9,999
Multi-venue and events
Brewery
10,000+
Best per-piece rate
FAQ

Personalized coaster questions, answered

What's the minimum order for personalized coasters?
Cork and leatherette runs start at 100 pieces; printed pulpboard starts at 250. Per-piece pricing falls fast with volume — pulpboard at brewery quantities costs cents per coaster.
Which material should I choose for a bar?
Absorbent pulpboard, 60 or 80 point. It wicks condensation, prints full color on both sides, and is priced to rotate with your promos rather than be babied. Save cork and leatherette for retail sets and gifts.
Can you print different designs in one order?
Yes — split a run across multiple designs (seasonal promos, cocktail list variants, table numbers) with minimal setup difference. Note the split in your quote request.
Do you print on both sides?
Yes. Two-sided pulpboard printing is standard — brand on the face, menu, promo code or QR on the reverse. Cork engraves one side; leatherette debosses one side with an optional printed reverse.
How absorbent are pulpboard coasters?
Very — pulpboard is layered blotter stock designed to drink condensation before it reaches the table. Heavier 80–120 pt board absorbs more and stays flat longer through a wet session.
Are these good as wedding favors?
One of the most popular uses. Engraved cork or heavyweight printed board with names and a date, optionally sleeved or banded per place setting — a favor that gets used for years instead of binned.
Can I add a QR code that actually scans?
Yes. We print QR codes at proven-scannable sizes and test them on the proof. The reverse side of a pulpboard coaster is the classic spot for menus, playlists, reviews and promo links.
What shapes are available?
3.5″ and 4″ rounds and squares are stocked; hexagons and rounded squares are standard dies; fully custom die-cut shapes that follow your logo are available on pulpboard and leatherette.
How durable are the printed graphics?
Pulpboard inks are absorbed into the stock and won’t rub off with normal use. Cork engraving is permanent. Leatherette deboss and UV print are wipe-clean and hold up to nightly service.
Can you package coasters as sets?
Yes — kraft sleeves, belly bands, and printed gift boxes in sets of 4, 6 or 8, ready for retail shelves, favors or client gifting.
What artwork do you need?
Vector files print and engrave cleanest, but we work from high-resolution images too. We proof every design — including engraving depth on cork — before production.
How do I get a quote?
Send your material, quantity, shape and artwork through the quote form. You’ll get pricing, a proof and a production timeline back quickly.

Ready to land your brand under every drink?

Tell us your material, shape and quantity — we’ll send back exact pricing, a two-sided proof, and a production timeline.