Im definately a pattern side up person, same reason as everyone else: I use coasters to protect my coffeetable, not just prevent it from getting wet.
And I dont know, but do you think something absorbing moisture all the time and then sitting open is completely healthy? Molds frequently grow on corks (and can turn wine by doing so), and a warm (indoors), moist environment is very encouraging for that kind of growth....If youre looking for absorbancy, id recommend a hygenic alternative to felt/cork bottomed coasters, for example clay, or washable absorbant material...
And I dont know, but do you think something absorbing moisture all the time and then sitting open is completely healthy? Molds frequently grow on corks (and can turn wine by doing so), and a warm (indoors), moist environment is very encouraging for that kind of growth....If youre looking for absorbancy, id recommend a hygenic alternative to felt/cork bottomed coasters, for example clay, or washable absorbant material...