3 Things to Know About Stitched Mousepad Edges and Cable Wear

Stitched edges are not the real problem Modern stitched edges are smooth and low-profile. They will not saw through your mouse cable unless you run the cable back and forth across the same spot for thousands of hours.

Cable routing matters more than the edge The actual culprit is friction from the cable dragging across the desk or pad edge repeatedly. A braided cable holds up better than a rubber one, but neither frays from a decent stitched edge alone.

A mouse bungee is the real fix A mouse bungee lifts the cable, removing tension and contact. Without one, you are just adding unnecessary wear no matter what kind of pad you use.