Get a Cordura mousepad if you live in a humid climate.

Yes, high humidity makes cloth mousepads feel slow and sticky. Most cloth pads are woven from polyester or nylon blends that absorb moisture from the air. The fibers swell, the surface gets tacky, and your mouse feels like it’s dragging through mud.

The material that resists this best is Cordura (nylon fabric with a urethane coating). It’s what many “waterproof” or “all-weather” gaming pads use. It doesn’t absorb humidity, so the glide stays consistent year-round. Another option is a hybrid pad with a hard plastic coating over cloth – those don’t absorb either, but they feel different under the mouse (slicker, less control).

If you’re in a humid area and want a cloth-like feel without the humidity bloat, skip the standard $10 pad. Spend a bit more on a Cordura pad from X-Raypad, Glorious, or Fnatic. Your aim will thank you when the AC isn’t running.