Why I ditched cloth deskmat for a PU leather deskmat

[@balentay]

Thanks for posting this. I'm about to buy a desk mat and couldn't make up my mind between a big mouse pad and a pu leather desk mat. Even though the one I have in mind is a bit more expensive than the mouse pad I think that it will be worth it to not worry about the mess c:

[@h3llr4iser1]

All very good points, I've been using these PU leather ones for a while now - there is only one issue that I've been having, and it's that in most cases, the material is "sticky" to the mouse, and it's not a matter of the "pads" under the mouse (brand new mice are just as "sticky", but they glide perfectly on other surfaces). It lessens the precision of small movements (critical if you're using stuff like Photoshop, 3D software and so on) as you end up in the classic "not moving not moving not moving...too much movement!" scenario. It's fine when the mat has been just cleaned, but the effect lasts only a few hours.

[@wryxbesik]

I agree. same exact issue with leather -.-

[@TheGingrBeardMan]

Completely agree with this. I recently purchased a PU leather mat for my office and am already thinking about abandoning it. The mouse movements and reduced accuracy in my clicks has become very frustrating. The leather mat looks nicer and will last longer, but I just can't deal with the 'sticky' mouse movement. Edit: I purchased a medium sized gaming mouse pad to use on top of the PU leather mat. Been using it for about 2 months and I'm very happy with this setup.

[@pouringpoipoi5777]

have you tried glass glider mouse feet?

[@Rus9011]

I've come up with a sponge rubber desk mat that is very comfortable and fairly easy to clean, been using it for 3 years personally and my friends, so far it's been great so I've made a whole batch of them, it's called Fusionstrike Limestone Desk Mat if anyone interested getting one (currently ship within UK but could sort out international shipment too). The rubber is made from sustainable limestone rock instead of oil/petrol which makes it more environmentally friendly than most desk mats out there.

[@sonygoup]

I wash mines every few months in the wash then hang dry. I just like the look of the leather

[@vrytex]

u dont want to wash cloth deskmat with a washing machine, just use dish soap and soft sponge theyre so easy to clean. cloth deskmat are better imo, theyre good for speed, precision and not sticky + most of them got good designs too

[@txrq3960]

check the manufacturer page but most cloth mats are machine washable. Just make sure you do a cold cycle

[@TechCritter]

I wouldn't do it often since the adhesive between the rubber and cloth material could separate. TBH, after this video, I took my cloth deskmat for a clean and it separated too.

[@ZombieDawg]

Weird thing about my PU leather mat- the rubber feet of my keyboard slides on it, and the PTFE glides on my mouse stick to it.

[@MagnumDB]

4:06 - "Juice" ;) LOL but seriously thank you for the video! I wanted a vegan option and found a faux leather one similar to this!

[@waxsta]

Great video. The explanations are excellent! Thank you

[@kalng1792]

Nice and straight forward. Thank you!

[@gxthelord]

I actually have the same item inside my shopping cart. Glad to see you made this video so helped me make up my mind to get it haha really cleaning the mousepad is just a hassle especially those rgb one give up on it already. Btw wanted to if you leave something heavy on it does it leave a mark permanently on it? eg partial of my rig on my table actually sits on the mousepad itself

[@TechCritter]

Glad this video can help! So far, no issues for me in terms of heavy stuff. I don't really have any heavy stuff on it tbh, but I don't think it will have any marks since the PU leather deskmat not compressible.

[@gxthelord]

@@TechCritter received it already! so fast delivery and loving it haha the smell wasn't as bad as I expected. Thanks for the recommendation ^^ no need worry grime stain and broken rubber bottom anymore XD

[@TechCritter]

Remember to give it a wipe first, the layer of oil on top of the PU leather is... Weird

[@gxthelord]

@@TechCritter yea cleaned with isopropyl and feels good now. Will take a bit time to get used to the texture of the mousepad haha. Slightly more resistance

[@me-jd7mu]

it does leave marks but it will not be there anymore in like 2 hours, but i have like 1.5 kg keyboard and a 1l bottle on my deskmat so i think if you have stuff under 1 kg you're ok

[@egoist25]

I just bought a new PU leather deskmat. However, the movement of my mouse is kinda 'sticky' though. Any ways to go about this?

[@voxamplifier3335]

Check the pads at the bottom of your mouse. If you’ve used it for a while, they get worn down and don’t slide as easily as they should.

[@Exostenzaa]

Just chuck the cloth mouse mat in the washing machine and it comes out new every time. I've put mine through the wash about twice a year for seven years and it still looks brand new. You can't put PU leather through the washing machine.

[@TechCritter]

I chucked a mousepad in once. It delaminated. I can wipe the PU leather as many times as I want.

[@waxsta]

Main question is, compared to the cloth mat, is this good for gaming? I find the stitched edges of the cloth mat cause my arm hair to pull and it's very uncomfortable feeling a pinch every few seconds (I'm not even that hairy).

[@TechCritter]

So far so good for my case. Much happier with this than cloth mats, honestly.

[@TheGingrBeardMan]

Depends on the type of games. If you are playing FPS or something something similar where you need highly accurate movements, no it won't be good for that.

[@theexile7688]

I wash the cloth deskmat and mouse pad as well with soapy water. After washing and drying. It leave white powder stain. I literally brush it and clean it as much as possible. How can I remove the whitish stain if I scrape it after cleaning it have like powder stuff come out.

[@UX2-_-]

is it as good for gaming as the hard mouse pads

[@husainyard]

Between PU leather and felt wool deskmat, which do you prefer?

[@TechCritter]

Wow I have not heard of wool deskmats before. Can mouse work properly on the wool deskmat though?

[@husainyard]

@@TechCritter Dunno, thats why i asked on the firsty place. In Shopee, there are one selling around RM34. Search MYSETUP

[@unseenverse7777]

@@husainyard 💀 its not wool bud did you watch the video? He didn’t show any “wool”

[@LuchinoGregoretti]

I got a free one from the shop that upgraded my desktop, it's a complete nightmare since I have ultra dry skin, every single thing sticks. Used for less than a week and I stashed it. Thank god I didn't buy it before I tried it.

[@kenv2667]

very helpful. thanks

[@skycam9966]

I purchased two of these about a year ago. All four edges of both have curled.

[@TechCritter]

Still very flat for mine though. Did you get it wet constantly?

[@sdd2677]

What’s the slide difference feel like? Do you feel like you lose some of the gliding ability from the leather one?

[@TechCritter]

Honestly, leather is a bit higher in friction but it's still okay. Better than using it on a table directly.

[@kevhayesca]

Does it feel warm on the arm? Does the arm get a bit sticky on it?

[@TechCritter]

Yes, if I leave my hand in direct contact with the mat for some time. It does get sticky if there's sweat, of course. But then again it's easy to clean since a simple wipe can get it done.

[@himanshu99871]

PU is so stiytyycky i find i difffixfttcult to tydgdfpe

[@me-jd7mu]

i think i have the same material deskpad and when it was new it didn't had any smell

[@TechCritter]

Mine aired out quickly.

[@Some1Something]

Hmmm, this seems like an interesting option. Does it feel more like hard or clothmats?

[@TechCritter]

Hmmm... that's a tough question to answer. It's definitely not as tough as a piece of aluminium mousepad for example - but a little softer???

[@ultimatecreed5144]

Searching for this very video nice 👍

[@bluejaybj7713]

Wow great review👍👍 ive been debating wether i shouls buy it or not but thanks to you i think its a great option

[@TechCritter]

Glad I could help! 🙌

[@n3lls81]

Try an Artisan FX Hien. Gamers don't use PU leather mouse/desk pads because they suck and they only last for a few months. You also clean clothe pads by washing them not using a lint remover. If you want a pad that's easy to maintain, try a hard surface mouse pad like the Razer Sphex or Logitech G440.

[@LucyTheLightbringer]

PU leather comes in different quality, the Satechi Eco Leather will definitely last for years, the reason why gamers don’t use leather pads is because the friction, it doesn’t glide very well, they’re mainly for office/work use

[@adam06]

Great video!

[@Financewithfive]

Thank you I’m switching too

[@qimmy90]

i bought it, good item but not for gaming people

[@astropgn]

Are you still using a pu deskmat, 2 years after this video?

[@TechCritter]

Yes

[@astropgn]

@@TechCritter Cool, thanks! I was thinking about buying one very similar, for the same reasons.

[@erryzuhairi1129]

i want to see the desk mat not you

[@unseenverse7777]

💀 go and buy one you jerkofff

[@lxury5757]

How to flatten the pu leather

[@TechCritter]

With some heat. Or just continue using it, it'll flatten itself over time.

[@vyncentchan7204]

IT'S VEGAN LEATHER

[@TechCritter]

Time to eat it

[@vinitrinh]

You're handsome but I'd like to see your desk please.

[@unseenverse7777]

💀 look at the video title it doesn’t saying “showing my setup” 💀 🤦