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Firstly it is important to point out that the producers of fake beermats would argue that they are not fake, because they look and feel like a beermat. But of course that is where the similarities end, beermats that have been constructed and glued together simply do not have the inherent and relevant properties required of a genuine beermat which is made from pulp-wood.

Therefore, it is probably only fair that the facts are laid bare, in order that the consumers can make their own decision. Because not all constructed beermats will be put together in the same way, we must take a look at a typical constructed beermat, however, the frailties of this type of construction is likely to be similar no matter what.

Constructed Beermats

With constructed beermats, the artwork is printed onto standard paper stock on a normal paper print press, the finished paper is then glued on the top and bottom of some board (the constituents of the board will vary from supplier to supplier) and allowed to dry. These are then sold on as beermats.

Genuine Beermats

Because genuine beermats are constructed from pulp-wood, it is important; first of all, to point out what the board is made up from, given it is this process that adds value and practicality to the finished product. More information on genuine pulp-wood beermats.