Mousepads are a desk accessory that helps your mouse to track movements accurately on your computer desktop or gaming surface. They also help you clean your desk by restricting the movement of your mouse within a particular area and thereby stopping your mouse from picking up dust and dirt. They are generally made from either hard plastic, metal, or a soft cloth material. They come in various sizes depending on your need and choice of gaming surface.
The first step of making a mouse pad involves the selection and preparation of the material that will be used to make it. The material sheet is marked with precise measurements and then cut accordingly. This can be done manually by hand or in mass production projects by using automated cutting machinery.
Once the mouse pads have been cut into equal sized pieces, they are then bonded or otherwise affixed to a rubber base. The addition of this grippy material to the base helps the mouse pad to stay in place on your desk and prevents it from deteriorating over time.
The final step is to conduct quality tests on each batch of mouse pads that are produced. Once these are complete, the mouse pads are then transferred to retailers for distribution across the globe.