Custom Coaster Key Terms

Learn some key terms for coasters in all kinds of business uses
By J. Stoltzfus, writer/programmer LOCAL CITIZEN Drink coasters are used in many kinds of businesses and in many different ways. A retailer may sell high-end coasters with digital printing on them or coasters made from a wide variety of high-quality materials. Bars and restaurants may use paper coasters for customer convenience, or collect antique or collectible coasters to use in displays. Reading up on some of the main terms for coasters online will show how various businesses use them in daily commerce and food service.
 

Pulp board

Pulp board is made out of a combination of chipped or pulped wood and other wood pieces, or pressed out of "pulp wood" varieties.
Try: See the definition of pulp board at Dictionary.com. Also view Extra Mile Promotional Products for more information.

Brewery coasters

One kind of coasters that a business might use for promotions is brewery coasters. Brewery coasters are those which were originally manufactured by the brewery or its representatives. A brewery coaster is branded with the original beer brand. These designs make great collectibles and can be handy in decorating a bar area.
Try: See a description of a brewery coaster collection and a vast repertory of these collectibles at  Pennsylvania Beer Coasters page. Also, view the coasters at The Brewery Outlet.

Sandstone

Sandstone is a sedimentary stone made from a conglomeration of materials. Its texture is great for coasters and similar products.
Try: Get a definition of sandstone at Babylon Free Dictionary. See more about sandstone coasters at PebbleZ.com.

Bar coasters

Bar coasters are coasters bartenders use to protect a bar area and for branding of the bar, restaurant or business. Bar coasters are sometimes called cocktail coasters and are often made from paper or cardboard.
Try: Read much more about bar coasters at IdeaMarketers.

Pewter

Pewter is a tin alloy with other elements mixed in. Its silver color makes pewter an appealing alternative to pricier metals for objects such as coasters.
Try: See a definition of pewter at Your Dictionary. See details on pewter coaster models at Kaboodle.

Tag line

One item that a lot of coaster designers put on their in-house designs is a tag line. A tag line is a short slogan that works to promote or represent something. A tag line can be a powerful part of coaster promotions for a company, as it might get a lot of attention from people who are using the coaster.
Try: See more about tag lines at Tagline Guru.