# Rawhide Mousepads The Leather Mousepad is Ideal for Chic Geeks By Michael Hines | Published 2011-09-04 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-mousepad References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/08/30/leather-mouse-pad/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/63808352/custom-leather-mousepad-mouse-pad) It is tough to think of any other item that better fits the term "geek chic" than the Leather Mousepad. The Leather Mousepad is a custom mousepad created by [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-wrist-rest) merchant doneLeather of Oceanside, Calif. The Leather Mousepad is made from 100 percent vegetable-tanned leather measuring 7.5 inches high by 9 inches wide. Once cut, the mousepad can be personalized with up to 10 letters impressed on it. All of the mousepads sold come gift-wrapped and include a special care card. The cost for all of this awesomeness is a mere $25. I have seen many mousepads in my time, but none have been made from a classy and durable material such as leather. I wouldn't be surprised to see bigger tech companies start to deck out their [peripherals with luxury fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-mouse-concept). Imagine how nice it would be to work all day using a [leather mousepad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glorious-mouse-pad-v2) and a velvet-covered mouse. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Leather Mousepads:** Opportunity for tech companies to incorporate luxury fabrics into their peripherals. - **Geek Chic:** Growing demand for fashionable tech accessories. - **Personalized Mousepads:** Customization options becoming popular for mousepad designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** Tech companies can explore new materials and designs for peripherals. - **Fashion:** Opportunity to create fashionable and stylish tech accessories. - **Personalized Gifts:** Growing market for personalized mousepads as unique and customizable presents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Naturalistic Workstation Mouse Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grovemade-wool-felt-mouse-pad.md) - [PC Component Desk Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekloot-mousepad.md) - [Minimalist Gaming Mousepads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ek-loot.md) - [Faux Leather Desk Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faux-leather-desk-mat.md) - [Wireless Charger-Equipped Mousepads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avalon-mouse-pad.md) - [Antibacterial-Coating Mousepads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibacterialcoating-mousepad.md) - [Waterproof Desktop Technology Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spillresistant-desk-mat.md) - [Laptop-Friendly Mouse Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bord-mouse-pad.md) - [Informative PC-Building Mousepads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loot-mousepad.md)