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Mouse Mat Textile Options
Tina Rinaudo asked:
Most promotional items are available in a large range of colors, shapes and sizes, and the mouse mat is no exception. There’s a wide variety to choose from—round mats, custom-shaped mats, mat and coaster sets, calculator mouse mats, and more. In addition, there is a variety of different textiles that your mats can be made from.
Most modern printed mouse mats are made from foam rubber, with a bonded-fabric surface. However, there are more options than just foam—more durable mats are made from strong and long-wearing PVC, which provides an excellent mousing surface. Other textile options include vinyl, laminated material, and rubber.
Which textile is the best to choose? Sometimes this may simply depend on price—if your budget is tight, you’ll probably want to choose an inexpensive option rather than a high-tech or high-precision mouse mat design. Most mats are available for less than £1.00 per item, and if you really want to keep the costs down, there are several priced at less than £0.50 each for a single color printed design. These are definitely not a “cheap” option, however—at any price, you’ll get a good quality item with a great design.
If price is not your primary consideration, this may depend on the purpose you intend for the mats—not all mouse mats are created equal, and different textiles produce mats that are best suited for different purposes. For example, the printed mouse mats favored by computer gamers are typically made from plastic or other synthetic fibers, because these produce a very high-precision surface.
On the other hand, if you want your mats to be particularly durable and long-wearing, it may be more important to choose a mat made that is easily cleaned—in these cases, fabric-topped mats will not be the best choice, as these pick up stains easily and cannot be cleaned simply by wiping the mat. Hard top mouse mats are a great option if you want an item that is particularly well-wearing, and these also provide high-precision mousing surfaces that are easy to clean.
Rubber is a good mouse mat option if you want to give the recipients of the mats an item that clings to the desk top and does not slip easily. For typical office-related work this is often more of an advantage than a high-precision surface, as a standard mouse pad is high precision enough for most office tasks.
One particular advantage of mouse mats made from softer textiles is simply their flexibility. A mouse mat that can be rolled up into a cylinder provides some opportunities for interesting presentation—for example, roll up a mouse mat and pop it in a promotional mug and give two gifts at once—and they’re very easy to mail, too.
When choosing mouse pads, bear in mind that they should be made from textiles that will support the use of both optical and track-ball mice—even though optical mice are gaining in popularity, there are still plenty of people who use track-ball mice, and you have no way of knowing which kind the recipients of your gift will use.
Most promotional items are available in a large range of colors, shapes and sizes, and the mouse mat is no exception. There’s a wide variety to choose from—round mats, custom-shaped mats, mat and coaster sets, calculator mouse mats, and more. In addition, there is a variety of different textiles that your mats can be made from.
Most modern printed mouse mats are made from foam rubber, with a bonded-fabric surface. However, there are more options than just foam—more durable mats are made from strong and long-wearing PVC, which provides an excellent mousing surface. Other textile options include vinyl, laminated material, and rubber.
Which textile is the best to choose? Sometimes this may simply depend on price—if your budget is tight, you’ll probably want to choose an inexpensive option rather than a high-tech or high-precision mouse mat design. Most mats are available for less than £1.00 per item, and if you really want to keep the costs down, there are several priced at less than £0.50 each for a single color printed design. These are definitely not a “cheap” option, however—at any price, you’ll get a good quality item with a great design.
If price is not your primary consideration, this may depend on the purpose you intend for the mats—not all mouse mats are created equal, and different textiles produce mats that are best suited for different purposes. For example, the printed mouse mats favored by computer gamers are typically made from plastic or other synthetic fibers, because these produce a very high-precision surface.
On the other hand, if you want your mats to be particularly durable and long-wearing, it may be more important to choose a mat made that is easily cleaned—in these cases, fabric-topped mats will not be the best choice, as these pick up stains easily and cannot be cleaned simply by wiping the mat. Hard top mouse mats are a great option if you want an item that is particularly well-wearing, and these also provide high-precision mousing surfaces that are easy to clean.
Rubber is a good mouse mat option if you want to give the recipients of the mats an item that clings to the desk top and does not slip easily. For typical office-related work this is often more of an advantage than a high-precision surface, as a standard mouse pad is high precision enough for most office tasks.
One particular advantage of mouse mats made from softer textiles is simply their flexibility. A mouse mat that can be rolled up into a cylinder provides some opportunities for interesting presentation—for example, roll up a mouse mat and pop it in a promotional mug and give two gifts at once—and they’re very easy to mail, too.
When choosing mouse pads, bear in mind that they should be made from textiles that will support the use of both optical and track-ball mice—even though optical mice are gaining in popularity, there are still plenty of people who use track-ball mice, and you have no way of knowing which kind the recipients of your gift will use.
What’s the best way to wash soiled car floor mats?
SCHLANGEMANN asked:
Does anyone know the best way to wash soiled floor mats from a car? They are a rug like material on top and a foam rubber on the bottom to prevent slippage. Can I just throw them in a washing machine with regular detergent w/ bleach (such as Tide), or will that end up damaging them destroy the material? I really don’t want to destroy the mats by washing them improperly because they are original BMW floor mats and are quite durable. Thanks.
I’m going to try Woolite, as I hear it does a great job on carpet and rug material. I’ll see if that works.
Does anyone know the best way to wash soiled floor mats from a car? They are a rug like material on top and a foam rubber on the bottom to prevent slippage. Can I just throw them in a washing machine with regular detergent w/ bleach (such as Tide), or will that end up damaging them destroy the material? I really don’t want to destroy the mats by washing them improperly because they are original BMW floor mats and are quite durable. Thanks.
I’m going to try Woolite, as I hear it does a great job on carpet and rug material. I’ll see if that works.
Plenty of Options With Promotional Mouse Mats
Tina Rinaudo asked:
Many people might think that a mouse mat is just a mouse mat, and that they’re all pretty much the same no matter which kind you buy. But are they? In fact, when it comes to printed mouse mats, your options are just as varied as they are with any other promotional item, perhaps more so.
• Textile Choices
The most inexpensive mats are commonly made with a foam rubber base with a fabric surface bonded to it. High precision or hard top mouse mats are usually made from plastic or PVC, and some include a rubber base that provides the mat with a non-slip surface. Plastic and other synthetic materials are definitely good options if you want a durable mat that can be wiped clean easily (this not only makes the mat easy to clean, it also means that it’s likely to be used for longer since dirt can be removed easily).
• Color, Color, Color!
Your color options are as varied as you want them to be. All mouse mat prices include the cost of at least a single color design, and in most cases a four color process print can be had at a slightly higher price. For rich and vivid color, Color Soft and Metallic Luster mouse mats are excellent choices. These mats are printed using innovative techniques that create rich, vibrant colors that are incredibly eye-catching. The Metallic Luster mats go one step further and add a gold or silver metallic sheen to the surface of the mat for a truly stunning effect.
• Customization Options
Regardless of the type of mat you choose, you can customize it with your own design. However, depending on the mat you want, you can also choose to have a custom shape created to your own specifications. This can be a great way of making a really distinctive item that’s not only functional, but fun to use as well. Buy buying Picture mouse mats, you can even allow the recipients of your gifts to customize them, too. These mouse mats are created with a special pocket inserted between a foam rubber bottom layer and a hard top layer, so the user can insert their own personal photo between the layers.
• Multi-functional Mouse Mats and Desk Sets
Multi-functional promotional items are particularly
popular because of the value they add, in terms of price and of the longevity of the item. You can add value to your gift in a variety of different ways. Consider mouse mats with wrist rests, either bonded to the mat itself or as a separate item—these are particularly useful for your staff, as they help to prevent injuries that are caused by repetitive and prolonged mouse usage.
Other multi-functional mats include those with integrated clocks or calendars, mouse mats that include a small pocket for business cards (again, these are great to give to your staff), mouse mat and coaster sets, and desk sets that include not only mouse mats and coasters, but a variety of other desk top items too, such as business card holders, pen pots, and even mobile phone holders.
Many people might think that a mouse mat is just a mouse mat, and that they’re all pretty much the same no matter which kind you buy. But are they? In fact, when it comes to printed mouse mats, your options are just as varied as they are with any other promotional item, perhaps more so.
• Textile Choices
The most inexpensive mats are commonly made with a foam rubber base with a fabric surface bonded to it. High precision or hard top mouse mats are usually made from plastic or PVC, and some include a rubber base that provides the mat with a non-slip surface. Plastic and other synthetic materials are definitely good options if you want a durable mat that can be wiped clean easily (this not only makes the mat easy to clean, it also means that it’s likely to be used for longer since dirt can be removed easily).
• Color, Color, Color!
Your color options are as varied as you want them to be. All mouse mat prices include the cost of at least a single color design, and in most cases a four color process print can be had at a slightly higher price. For rich and vivid color, Color Soft and Metallic Luster mouse mats are excellent choices. These mats are printed using innovative techniques that create rich, vibrant colors that are incredibly eye-catching. The Metallic Luster mats go one step further and add a gold or silver metallic sheen to the surface of the mat for a truly stunning effect.
• Customization Options
Regardless of the type of mat you choose, you can customize it with your own design. However, depending on the mat you want, you can also choose to have a custom shape created to your own specifications. This can be a great way of making a really distinctive item that’s not only functional, but fun to use as well. Buy buying Picture mouse mats, you can even allow the recipients of your gifts to customize them, too. These mouse mats are created with a special pocket inserted between a foam rubber bottom layer and a hard top layer, so the user can insert their own personal photo between the layers.
• Multi-functional Mouse Mats and Desk Sets
Multi-functional promotional items are particularly
popular because of the value they add, in terms of price and of the longevity of the item. You can add value to your gift in a variety of different ways. Consider mouse mats with wrist rests, either bonded to the mat itself or as a separate item—these are particularly useful for your staff, as they help to prevent injuries that are caused by repetitive and prolonged mouse usage.
Other multi-functional mats include those with integrated clocks or calendars, mouse mats that include a small pocket for business cards (again, these are great to give to your staff), mouse mat and coaster sets, and desk sets that include not only mouse mats and coasters, but a variety of other desk top items too, such as business card holders, pen pots, and even mobile phone holders.