Besides preventing scratches on your favorite chinaware, avoid chipping with these China Plate Separators. The soft cotton flannel material, or felt material of these plate separators appropriately keeps the plates from harsh scratches and other damages. Easy to use, all you need to do is just place this china plate protector in between the plates or saucers, this plate separator cushions the plates and absorbs the shocks that may have occurred due to any accidental or rough handling.