A custom mouse pad is a desk pad branded with your logo, used daily in the office or at home. For Singapore companies, rubber mouse pads with full-colour printing suit large staff and event orders, PU leather pads and desk mats with embossed logos suit managers and clients, and felt or memory foam wrist pads suit WFH and wellness kits.
Few gifts stay in front of the recipient for as many hours as a mouse pad. That makes it a sensible choice for onboarding kits, hybrid-work packs and IT rollouts. Our mouse pads collection includes classic rubber pads, PU leather pads, large desk mats, felt pads and wrist rests. This guide compares the materials, explains which logo methods suit each, and covers the details to confirm before you order.
Types of Custom Mouse Pad
Rubber mouse pads
The classic promotional mouse pad has a fabric top and rubber base. The advertising rubber table mat mouse pad is listed in rubber and cloth, with a customisable size and a choice of 2mm, 3mm or 4mm thickness, branded by UV or screen printing. Because the whole surface can be printed, it suits colourful artwork, campaign visuals or a team photo.
PU leather mouse pads
PU leather pads look neater on an executive desk and are easy to wipe. The PU leather mouse pad is listed with embossing or hot stamping and comes in colours such as yellow, sky blue, pink, orange, grey and purple. A leather smart mouse pad with a charging function is also available, listed with embossing; check device compatibility on its product page before ordering.
Large desk mats
A desk mat covers the area under both keyboard and mouse. The PU leather desk mat is listed at about 60 x 30cm, described as waterproof in its product title, in colours including navy, coffee, light grey, black and military green, with UV or screen printing. It works well as a premium staff gift or a client desk gift.
Felt mouse pads
The felt mouse pad is listed with fully customisable size and colour, branded by UV or screen printing. Felt has a soft, matt, natural look that suits design-led or sustainability-themed brands.
Wrist rests and memory foam pads
For ergonomic kits, the memory foam mouse pad is listed at about 14 x 8cm, with a Lycra canvas surface and rubber base, in several colours. A leather keyboard wrist pad is also listed, in a long version of about 40cm and a short version, with embossed branding.
Mouse Pad Materials Compared
| Type | Best for | Logo method listed | Look and feel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubber with fabric top | Staff-wide orders, events, campaigns | UV or screen printing | Classic, colourful | Custom size; choice of thickness |
| PU leather pad | Managers, client gifts | Embossing, hot stamping | Smart, minimal | Tone-on-tone or foil logo |
| PU leather desk mat | Premium staff and client desk gifts | UV or screen printing | Large, tidy desk surface | Covers keyboard and mouse area |
| Felt | Design-led and green brands | UV or screen printing | Soft, matt, natural | Size and colour can be customised |
| Memory foam / wrist pad | WFH and ergonomic kits | UV or screen printing, embossing (varies) | Cushioned support | Smaller logo area |
Full-Colour Printing or Embossing?
The right custom mouse pad logo method depends on the surface. Printing (UV or screen) is listed for rubber, felt, memory foam and the PU desk mat. It reproduces brand colours and is the only practical way to show photos, gradients or detailed illustrations. Embossing presses the logo into PU leather for a subtle, tone-on-tone mark, while hot stamping adds a metallic foil finish. These suit simple logos and a more understated, executive look.
As a rule, choose printing when the design is the point, and embossing when the material is the point. For a side-by-side explanation of each technique, read our guide to logo printing methods for corporate gifts.
Choosing by Use Case
Onboarding and IT kits
A rubber mouse pad or a PU leather pad gives new hires something useful on day one. Add a notebook and pen for a simple desk set; our employee onboarding gifts guide has more ideas.
Work-from-home packs
A desk mat or memory foam wrist pad helps make a home workspace more comfortable. These work well in hybrid-work welcome boxes. For wider guidance on workstation set-up, Singapore Standard SS 514:2016, the Code of practice for office ergonomics, covers the physical, environmental and psychosocial elements of office ergonomics.[1]
Client and executive desk gifts
A dark PU leather desk mat or an embossed leather mouse pad looks professional. Pair it with leather coasters for a coordinated desk set; see our guide to the custom coaster in Singapore.
Planning Checklist and Common Mistakes
- Choose between a standard mouse pad and a full desk mat based on how people work.
- Confirm the size and thickness, especially for custom-size rubber pads.
- Send vector artwork; for full-bleed designs, ask for the print template with bleed area.
- Avoid placing key text where the mouse will cover it most of the time.
- Do not expect fine detail from embossing; keep logos bold and simple.
- Check colour contrast between the logo and a dark leather surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best material for a custom mouse pad?
It depends on the audience. Rubber pads with a fabric top are the most common because the whole surface can be printed in full colour. PU leather looks more premium and suits an embossed logo. Felt offers a soft, natural look, and memory foam adds wrist support for long hours at a desk.
Can a custom mouse pad be made in any size?
Some can. The advertising rubber mouse pad lists a customisable size and a choice of 2mm, 3mm or 4mm thickness, and the felt mouse pad lists fully customisable size and colour. Other pads come in set sizes. Tell us the dimensions you need, and we will confirm which options fit.
What is the difference between a mouse pad and a desk mat?
A mouse pad is a smaller surface for the mouse only, while a desk mat is large enough to sit under the keyboard and mouse together. Our PU leather desk mat is listed at about 60 x 30cm. Desk mats give a tidier look and a larger logo area, and they suit premium staff or client gifts.
Can you print a photo or full-colour design on a mouse pad?
Yes. Rubber, felt and memory foam pads list UV or screen printing, and UV printing is well suited to photos, gradients and multi-colour designs. For full-surface artwork, request a print template so the design fits the edges correctly. Embossed leather pads are better for simple, single-element logos.
Are mouse pads still useful as corporate gifts?
Yes. Many people in Singapore still use a mouse at their desk or at home, and a good pad or desk mat improves comfort and keeps the workspace tidy. Because it stays on the desk every day, a mouse pad keeps your logo visible over a long period.
Ether Gifts has 20 years of experience supplying corporate gifts and offers 1,000+ customisable items for businesses in Singapore. Tell us who your custom mouse pad is for, your preferred material, quantity and date, and we will recommend suitable options. Request a quote to get started.
Last reviewed: 18 October 2026. This article was prepared by Ether Gifts as a general buying guide and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice.
