Product Description
Custom Printed Extended Desk Mat. Size: 1000x500mm (39.37"x19.69"). Thickness: 3mm. Surface: Polyester Blend - Smooth Glide, Precision Tracking. Base: Natural Rubber - Anti-Slip. Edge: Seamless, No Fraying. Printing: 6-Color Dye-Sublimation (CMYK + Neon Inks) - Permanent, No Peeling, No Fading. Washable. Custom Image: You Send JPG (4K+) After Purchase - Seller Contacts You. Size Tolerance: 0.5-2cm (normal for rubber). Mild Rubber Odor on Arrival - Non-Toxic, Airs Out in 1-2 Days. Ships from United States.
This Custom Printed Extended Desk Mat covers your full keyboard and mouse zone in a single 39-inch wide surface printed with your own image or design. The 6-color dye-sublimation process (CMYK plus neon inks) bonds ink permanently into the polyester fabric under heat - the print will not peel, crack, or fade even after years of daily use and regular washing. The 3mm natural rubber base grips the desk surface firmly during gaming and heavy typing sessions. The seamless edge eliminates fraying for a clean finish that holds up over time. This is a made-to-order custom product - you submit your image after placing your order and the seller contacts you directly to receive it.
How the custom order process works - read before purchasing:
- Step 1 - Place your order as normal at checkout
- Step 2 - The seller contacts you using the recipient information provided at checkout (no live chat available; contact is proactive from the seller's side)
- Step 3 - You send your custom image to the seller: format must be JPG, resolution must be 4K or higher (minimum 3840x2160 pixels recommended for best print quality at this size)
- Step 4 - Image review: the seller checks your image against print production standards; if the image meets requirements it goes directly to print; if cropping or stretching adjustments are needed the seller will notify you and confirm before proceeding
- Step 5 - Production and shipping: the mat is custom-printed and shipped from the United States
- Prepare your image before ordering to avoid delays - have a JPG at 4K or higher resolution ready to send immediately after the seller contacts you
Key Features
- 6-color dye-sublimation printing - permanent bond - Standard desk mat printing uses 4-color (CMYK) ink; this mat uses 6 colors by adding neon inks to the CMYK set, expanding the printable color range to include brighter and more saturated tones that standard 4-color printing cannot reproduce accurately; dye-sublimation converts ink to gas under heat, which bonds the color directly into the polyester fabric fibers rather than sitting on the surface; the result is a print that cannot peel, crack, or flake regardless of use - the color is part of the fabric itself; fading resistance holds up over years of use and repeated washing
- Polyester-blend surface - balanced glide and control - The surface texture sits between a hard plastic pad (too fast, low control) and a standard cloth pad (too slow, high resistance); the result is smooth, consistent mouse movement with enough surface friction for precision tracking without feeling sticky or dragging; suitable for both optical and laser mice at any DPI setting; the surface is also suitable as a keyboard base area for the extended portion of the mat
- 3mm natural rubber base - anti-slip - The 3mm thickness provides cushioning between the mat and desk surface, protecting the desk from scratches and reducing vibration; the natural rubber base grips smooth, textured, and glass desk surfaces firmly without adhesive; the mat does not shift during gameplay, rapid mouse movements, or heavy typing; the rubber base is the source of a mild odor when first opened (see below)
- Seamless no-fray edge - The edge treatment eliminates the stitched border found on standard cloth pads, which can lift, fray, or create a ridge under the wrist over time; the seamless edge is flush with the surface and the custom print extends fully to the edge with no border or cutoff; the edge remains clean and fray-free through extended use and washing
- Washable - durable construction - The mat can be hand-washed or machine-washed on a gentle cycle with cold water; the dye-sublimation print withstands repeated washing without fading or lifting; allow the mat to air dry flat after washing; do not tumble dry as heat may affect the rubber base
- 1000x500mm (39.37"x19.69") - full desk coverage - The XL size covers a standard keyboard (approximately 450mm wide for a full-size keyboard with numpad) and a large mouse zone side by side; suitable for gaming setups, office workstations, home office desks, and streamer setups where a unified surface aesthetic is preferred
Specifications
- Size: 1000x500mm (39.37"W x 19.69"D) - tolerance 0.5-2cm
- Thickness: 3mm
- Surface: Polyester blend
- Base: Natural rubber, anti-slip
- Edge: Seamless, no fraying
- Printing: 6-color dye-sublimation (CMYK + neon inks)
- Print Durability: Permanent bond - no peeling, no fading
- Custom Image Format: JPG, 4K resolution or higher
- Washable: Yes (hand wash or gentle machine wash, cold, air dry flat)
- Weight: 1.1kg
- Use: Gaming, office, home
- Ships From: United States
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I submit my custom image after placing the order?
After you complete your order at checkout, the seller will reach out to you directly using the contact or recipient information provided with your order. There is no live chat or immediate image upload at checkout - the seller initiates contact proactively. When contacted, send your image as a JPG file at 4K resolution or higher (minimum 3840x2160 pixels is a common 4K standard; higher resolution is always better for a 1000x500mm print surface). Prepare your image in advance before placing the order so you can respond immediately when the seller contacts you and avoid production delays. The seller will review your image for print quality: if it meets production standards it goes directly to print; if any adjustments such as cropping or resizing are needed, the seller will contact you to confirm before making changes. You are not expected to be a design professional - the seller handles production-side adjustments.
What image resolution do I need and will my photo print clearly at this size?
The mat surface is 1000x500mm (approximately 39x20 inches). At standard print quality of 150 DPI for a surface this size, a 4K image (3840x2160 pixels) provides adequate resolution. At 300 DPI (higher quality), you would need approximately 4700x2370 pixels. In practice: a high-resolution photo taken on a modern smartphone (12MP or higher) typically has enough pixels for clear printing at this size when the crop area matches the 2:1 aspect ratio of the mat. Images with heavy compression, watermarks, screenshots from low-resolution sources, or small web images (under 1000px wide) will not print sharply and may result in a blurry or pixelated mat. The seller reviews your image before printing and will flag quality issues - but starting with the highest resolution version of your image available gives the best result. Avoid heavily filtered or edited images with visible compression artifacts.
Will the custom print fade after washing?
No - the dye-sublimation printing process permanently bonds the ink into the polyester fabric fibers rather than coating the surface. This means the color cannot peel, flake, or wash off because it is chemically part of the fabric itself. The print will not fade with regular hand washing or gentle machine washing in cold water. To preserve the mat: hand wash or use a gentle machine cycle with cold water and mild detergent; do not use bleach or harsh chemicals; air dry flat after washing - do not tumble dry as sustained heat from a dryer may affect the natural rubber base over time. Standard wipes and damp cloths are safe for daily surface cleaning between washes.
Why does the mat smell when I first open it?
The mild odor when first unpacking the mat is from the natural rubber base and is a normal characteristic of rubber products after heat-press production and sealed packaging. The smell is non-toxic and harmless - it is the same type of odor found in new rubber products such as yoga mats and rubber flooring. To clear the smell: unroll the mat and lay it flat in a well-ventilated room or near an open window for 1-2 days; the odor dissipates naturally with air exposure. Do not place the mat in direct sunlight for extended periods to speed up the process as prolonged UV exposure may affect the rubber base. After 1-2 days of airing, the smell will be gone or negligible for most people. If you are particularly sensitive to rubber odors, plan to receive and air the mat a few days before you need to use it.
Is a 0.5-2cm size deviation normal and will it affect use?
Yes - a 0.5 to 2cm deviation from the stated 1000x500mm dimensions is normal and expected for this product. Natural rubber expands and contracts slightly during the heat-press production process and when rolled for packaging, which introduces minor dimensional variation. In practice, a mat that measures 998mm x 499mm or 1015mm x 508mm is within normal tolerance and functions identically to the stated size. This tolerance will not be noticeable in daily use - the mat will still cover your full keyboard and mouse area. If you are cutting the mat to fit a specific space with very tight dimensional constraints, account for this tolerance in your measurements. For standard desk placement without cutting, the tolerance has no practical impact on performance or coverage.
What types of images work best for this mat and what should I avoid?
Images that print best: high-resolution photographs (landscapes, portraits, game screenshots in native 4K), digital artwork saved at high resolution (artwork files from Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar at 300 DPI or higher), custom logo designs with solid colors and clean lines, and anime or game character art saved at maximum available resolution from the original source. The 6-color dye-sublimation with neon inks reproduces bright and vivid colors particularly well - images with saturated blues, greens, oranges, and purples will stand out more than on standard 4-color printed mats. Avoid: low-resolution web images (anything under 1500px wide), screenshots of photos (double compression), images with heavy JPEG artifacts or blurring, watermarked stock photos (watermarks will print), and images that are primarily dark or black (dark images print well but show dust and surface marks more visibly in daily use). The seller reviews your image before printing and will flag any quality concerns before proceeding.
