Mouse Pad Materials Guide

There are two basic types of mouse pads — fabric surface and hard surface. Fabric pads, such as our Origin'L Fabric® and SoftTouch® have a soft polyester surface. Hard surface pads like our Vynex®, BarelyThere™, and our line of Window/Photo pads have a textured polymer surface.

FABRIC SURFACE:
Origin'L Fabric® is the industry standard and our most popular fabric surface.
SoftTouch® is a luxurious, plush fabric surface. This irresistibly plush surface demands attention and creates unforgettable promotions.

BASE:
Heavy Duty Rubber is a durable natural open cell rubber base material for all of our fabric mouse pads. Available thicknesses are 1.5mm(~1/16"), 3mm(~1/8"), 4.5mm(~3/16") & 6mm(~1/4").

THICKNESS:
1.5mm(~1/16"), 3mm(~1/8"), 4.5mm(~3/16") & 6mm(~1/4")

SIZE:
6"x8" – 7.5"x8" – 7.5"x8.5" – 8"x9.5"
8" Round – 3.6" Coasters
More Stock Shapes are available. Custom shapes and sizes welcomed.

IMPRINT METHOD:
Dye Sublimation

HARD SURFACE:
Vynex® surface provides a durable and economical textured matte finish.

BASE:
Heavy Duty Rubber is a durable natural open cell rubber base material and our most popular option. Available thicknesses are 1.5mm(~1/16"), 3mm(~1/8"), & 6mm(~1/4").
Medium Duty Base is an economical closed cell latex-free natural rubber base material that is up to 55% lighter than our standard Heavy Duty Rubber base. Available thicknesses are 1.5mm(~1/16") & 3mm(~1/8").
Barely There™ is an economical thin, lightweight, non-slip base material. At only .019" thick, BarelyThere™ mouse pads are great for promotional mailings or inserts.

THICKNESS:
.019", 1.5mm(~1/16"), 3mm(~1/8"), & 6mm(~1/4")

SIZE:
6"x8" – 7.5"x8" – 7.5"x8.5" – 8"x9.5"
8" Round – 3.6" Coasters
More Stock Shapes are available. Custom shapes and sizes welcomed.

IMPRINT METHOD:
Offset Lithography