In the process of customizing the mouse pad, many customers are first concerned about the price and the minimum order, but the real decision whether a mouse pad“Easy to sell, easy to use, easy to deliver” the key factor is actuallyー material.
Different materials directly affect the mouse pad experience, appearance grade, production cost, delivery stability and application scenarios.
For advertisers, brands, wholesalers, choose the right material, often can reduce risk, control the budget, enhance customer satisfaction.
As a source factory focusing on mass customization of mouse pads (8 years + production experience, daily capacity of 50,000 + , service 3000 + brand customers) , we will focus on practical production and B-side applications, for You to introduce the system custom mouse pad in the most common types of materials, and give a clear selection suggestions + landing cooperation program.
Natural Rubber Mouse Pad (the most mainstream, the most mature choice)
Material description
Natural Rubber is currently the most widely used substrate in custom mouse pads (conventional 2MM/3mm thickness, support 2-8mm customization) , usually combined with a cloth surface layer (230G/250g high density) , suitable for the vast majority of customization needs.
Core Strengths
Anti-slip performance is stable, rubber shading with diamond anti-slip design, firmly fit the table without displacement
Good elasticity and resilience, repeated curling is not easy to deformation, not cracking
Mature process, support 500-100 million + mass production, yield more than 99.5%
Cost-effective, 15%-20% lower than the unit price of environmentally friendly rubber
Can be used with heat transfer printing, screen printing, digital printing and other printing methods, color reduction ≥95%
Typical application scenarios
Mouse pad for advertising promotion (exhibition, event distribution)
Custom gifts (employee benefits, customer feedback)
E-commerce and wholesale regular items (Taobao, Amazon explosion)
Fair gifts, a large number of distribution projects
Tips for working with factories
Support 500 order, regular size (25x29cm/30x60cm) delivery 7-10 days, can provide free A4 material samples, printing effect and bulk goods.
If your project is looking for consistent quality, reasonable cost, and volume delivery, natural rubber is almost certainly the safest and least problematic option.
Environmental protection rubber mouse pad (pay attention to environmental protection and brand image)
Material description
Environmentally friendly rubber usually refers to low odor, non-irritating rubber materials that meet RoHS/REACH environmental standards (VOC content ≤10 mg/M 3) , which is close to natural rubber in performance, but more emphasis on environmental attributes.
Core Strengths
Lower odor (almost odorless) , suitable for enclosed office and indoor environment
RoHS/REACH and other international environmental certification, to meet the export requirements of the European Union, North and other markets
It is conducive to the construction of enterprise ESG and the upgrading of brand image, and enhance customer trust
Typical application scenarios
Customization of office supplies in the enterprise (unified configuration of employees’ desktops)
ESG or environmentally friendly brands (e. g. New Energy, mother and baby brands)
Export orders (markets that require environmentally friendly materials)
Tips for working with factories
Support 300 order, can provide environmental testing report, delivery 8-12 days, support small batch proofing test smell and printing effect.
When customers clearly put forward“Tasteless”, “Environmental”, “Sustainable” and other needs, environmental rubber is a more appropriate solution.
Cloth Mouse Pad (the most common surface material)
Material description
The face of the cloth is not the base of the mouse pad, but the most common surface material (conventional 230 g high-density knitted fabric, 250 g microfiber cloth) , usually used in combination with rubber bottom, support full-width seamless printing.
Core Strengths
Smooth feel (skin-friendly) for long hours of work/play
Stable Mouse positioning (compatible with photoelectric/laser mouse, smooth movement without stutter)
Good printing performance, fine color, high reduction, support for gradient color/complex patterns
Full-frame color customization can be realized, and there is no limitation on the size of the pattern
Typical application scenarios
Brand Logo Custom Mouse Pad (brand exposure, customer gifts)
Game or office mouse pad (esports accessories, staff office)
High-visibility advertising campaign gifts (printed with brand messages, event themes)
Tips for working with factories
The cloth surface is the standard surface layer of custom mouse pad, which can be freely matched with natural rubber/environmentally friendly rubber bottom, and supports any size customization of 10 cm × 10 cm-100 cm × 50 cm, and print files support AI/PSD/PNG format.
When it comes to logos, graphics, and promotional messages, cloth is almost the standard choice for custom mouse pads.
Pu Leather Mouse Pad (business and high-end custom)
Material description
Pu Leather Mouse Pad (conventional thickness 2 mm/3 mm, support microfiber PU upgrade) in the appearance and texture significantly different from ordinary fabric products, more business and gift attributes, the surface can do frosting/polishing treatment.
Core Strengths
Simple, high-class look (leather-like texture, texture close to real leather)
Waterproof, stain-resistant, easy to clean (wipe clean with a damp cloth, leaving no marks)
Suitable for embossing, bronzing/silver, laser engraving and other simple LOGO customization, highlighting the grade
Typical application scenarios
Business gifts (feedback from high-end customers, gifts from partners)
High-end brands (luxury goods, luxury cars, high-end digital brands)
Corporate desktop customization (CEO office, reception area)
Tips for working with factories
Support 500 order, micro-fiber PU material can improve wear resistance (service life longer than ordinary Pu 3 times) , delivery time 10-15 days, can provide stamping/stamping sample confirmation effect.
If the target customer is more concerned about the brand image and sense of class, Pu leather mouse pad can effectively enhance the overall sense of value.
Silica gel mouse pad (functional customized program)
Material description
Silicone mouse pads (food grade, 40-50 shore) are designed for slip resistance, wrist protection, or special features. They are usually not advertised as mainstream, but are shaped/molded.
Core Strengths
Excellent anti-slip performance (silicone bottom with adhesive, no displacement)
Good durability, not easy to aging (high and low temperature -20 °C ~ 120 °C, service life of 3 years +)
It can be formed with the wrist support structure (ease wrist fatigue, functional prominent)
Support color silicone one-piece molding, no additional printing
Typical application scenarios
Wristband Mouse Pad (office crowd, gamers)
Functional office products (multi-device desktop storage + mouse pad 2 in 1)
Highly customized items (special size, special functional requirements)
Tips for working with factories
According to the design of Mold, support from 300 set, delivery 15-20 days, can provide silica gel color card to choose color.
Suitable for function-oriented products, but the cost and mold requirements are relatively higher, for customers with specific needs.
Eva/foam mouse pads (low-cost promotional program)
Material description
Eva or foam material (conventional thickness 3 mm/5 mm, density 38-45 kg/m3) light weight, low cost, commonly used in price-sensitive projects, the surface can do screen/offset printing.
Core Strengths
Low unit price (30%-40% lower than natural rubber) for bulk purchases
Light weight (only 15-30g per piece) and low shipping cost (foldable/stackable)
Short production cycle time for quick landing of short sales campaigns
Typical application scenarios
A large number of distribution-type advertising gifts (exhibition door distribution, scanning code gifts)
One-off promotions (holiday promotions, new product introductions)
Low-budget brand exposure (small and micro businesses, start-ups)
Tips for working with factories
Support 1000 order, delivery time 5-7 days, can provide simple LOGO printing (1-2 color, complex patterns blurred) .
More suitable for budgetary constraints or short-term activities, is not recommended for emphasis on quality and brand image projects.
How to choose materials for different customization needs? (b-side decision table)
Customized requirements | Recommended material combinations | Core Strengths |
High volume, good value for money | Natural Rubber + cloth | Low cost, stable quality, good printing effect |
Environmental requirements (export/ESG) | Eco-friendly rubber + fabric | Odorless, certified green |
Business/high profile promotion | Ordinary Pu/microfiber Pu | High quality and easy to clean |
Functional design (wristband/alien) | Food grade silicone | Non-slip, durable, functional integration |
Low budget promotion (mass distribution) | EVA/foam | Low unit price, low shipping costs |
Long-term game/office use | Natural Rubber + 250g fabric | Smooth feel and accurate positioning |
Q & A (solving decision-making concerns)
Do you support free proofing?
Yes! New customers can apply for 1 piece sample (including simple LOGO printing) , only need to bear the courier fee, bulk orders can be fully refunded after confirmation.
Can brand LOGO/patent design be printed for mass customization?
Yes! Please provide the LOGO source file (AI/PSD) or the license certificate of the LOGO. We provide free design and typesetting service to confirm the proof before production.
Can we expedite the delivery date?
Regular delivery time 7-15 days, express order can be reduced to 3-5 days (10%-20% express charge) , depending on the order quantity and material.
Does it support OEM/neutral packaging?
Support b-end OEM (printable customer brand name, LOGO) , neutral packaging (no factory information) or custom packaging (color boxes, OPP bags) can be selected.
How to guarantee the quality?
Pre-production sample confirmation before production, full inspection during production (appearance, printing, size, skid resistance) , non-human quality problems within 30 days after arrival, support free reissue or refund.
Conclusion: select the right material + find the right factory, custom mouse pad less than 80% detours
In the custom mouse pad project, there is no absolute best material, only the material that best suits your needs.
Knowing your usage scenario, budget range, target customer and brand positioning can make the customization project more smoothly and more valuable. And choose a strength of the source factory, can help you solve the“Quality is not stable, delivery delay, after-sales no guarantee” and other core pain points.
As 8 years + mass customization mouse pad source factory, we can provide you:
1 to 1 material selection consulting (according to your needs accurate recommendation)
Free proofing and design support (sample within 3 days, modified to satisfaction)
Mass customization and flexible cooperation (support small batch trial order, large quantity and high price is better)
whole process quality control (antenatal sample + sampling in production + full inspection of shipment)
improve after-sales security (30-day quality package solution)
