Stitched edges are worth the extra few bucks.

Yes, they make a real difference after six months.

Unstitched cloth mousepads almost always fray at the edges, especially if you move your mouse aggressively or wash them. The fabric layers separate, and the edge gets that fuzzy, raggedy look. Stitching locks everything together. But quality matters: tight, dense stitching holds; cheap, wide stitches can unravel and actually make the fraying worse.

For daily use, spend the extra few dollars on a pad with well-done edge stitching. It will look new months longer.

Your mousepad is not where you save five bucks.