4 Things to Know About Hydrophobic Mousepads

Hydrophobic coatings repel sweat at first The coating makes liquid bead up and not soak in, keeping the pad dry and stain-free for the first few weeks.

The coating wears off quickly Sweat contains salt, oils, and dead skin cells that break down the coating in a few months, leaving a regular fabric pad that stains easily.

Coated pads can’t be machine washed Washing strips the coating, so you’re limited to hand-wiping. Non-coated fabric pads can be washed and last for years.

For heavy sweaters, a hard-surface pad is better Hard pads wipe clean with a paper towel and never stain, making them the best long-term choice.