3 Reasons to Avoid High-Porosity Cloth Mouse Pads

They absorb sweat like a paper towel The open weave soaks up hand moisture, especially in humid conditions or during long sessions. This makes the pad damp and ruins your mouse tracking.

Damp pads cause sensor issues As the pad gets wet, your mouse sensor will skip, jitter, or feel sluggish. This can ruin clutch moments in games.

The fix is simple but annoying Switch to a low-porosity cloth pad (like Cordura) or a hard pad. Or take breaks and wipe the pad down with a dry microfiber cloth.