Moving house, heading to a LAN event or just packing up a desk for a few weeks all raise the same question about a large mouse pad: how do you move 900mm of fabric without ruining it? The AULA MP-XL is designed to roll up for transport and storage and lie flat again without losing its shape. Here is how to go about travelling with a large mouse pad so it is ready to use at the other end.

Quick Answer

The AULA MP-XL rolls up for transport and lies flat again without losing its shape, AULA says. Its stitched edges and 3mm build travel well, and the 900 x 400mm surface is ready to use once unrolled. Roll it rather than fold it, keep it away from sharp objects, and give it a few minutes to settle when you lay it out. You can buy the MP-XL from Evetech for R129.

🌀 Roll, never fold

Folding a cloth pad puts a hard crease across the fabric and the rubber base. Creases can leave a permanent ridge that the mouse bumps over, and they stress the stitching at the edges. Rolling spreads the bend across the whole length instead.

How to roll it

  1. Lay the pad flat, fabric side up, on a clean surface.
  2. Roll it loosely from one short end, keeping the edges lined up.
  3. Some people roll with the fabric facing outwards, which can help it lie flat sooner when unrolled.
  4. Secure it with a soft strap or a loose band, not a tight elastic that can mark the fabric.

📦 Packing for a move

Where it should go

A rolled pad is light and flexible, but it can be crushed. The safest place is standing upright in a box of soft items, or inside a cardboard tube if you have one. Avoid packing it under heavy items or next to anything sharp, such as desk hardware or cables with metal ends.

Clean it beforehand

Packing a dusty pad means rolling that dust into the fabric. Give it a quick clean before rolling. AULA describes the fabric surface as easy to clean, so a light brush or wipe is usually enough. Let it dry fully before rolling if you use a damp cloth.

🎮 At a LAN event

The MP-XL is a practical pad to take to a LAN. At 900 x 400mm, it gives you your own consistent surface on a table you did not choose, with room for both keyboard and mouse. The anti-slip rubber base helps it stay put on folding tables, and the Speed-type surface feels the same as it does at home, so your aim does not have to adapt.

Just check the table space before you go, since 900mm is wider than many event table spots allow per person.

📐 After unrolling

When you lay it out again, it may curl slightly at the ends for a short while. That is normal after being rolled. Lay it flat, press it down from the centre outwards, and give it a few minutes. You can also roll it gently the opposite way for a moment to counter the curl. The pad is designed to return to flat.

The stitched edges help here too, since they keep the border neat after being handled, rather than lifting at a cut edge.

Evetech lists the MP-XL in black, printed with a blue AULA graphic. Compare it with other portable surfaces in the gaming mouse pads range, or browse wider options under desk mats. The pad carries a 1 Year Local Warranty, handled by Evetech.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will folding it instead of rolling cause damage?

It can. Folding creates a crease that may leave a ridge and stress the stitched edges. Always roll it.

Where should it go when packing for a move?

Upright in a box of soft items, or in a tube, away from heavy or sharp objects.

Does it curl at the ends after unrolling?

Briefly. Press it flat from the centre and give it a few minutes, and it returns to flat.

Is it practical to take to a LAN event?

Yes, if the table has room for 900mm. It gives you a familiar surface and stays put on its rubber base.

Should it be cleaned before packing?

Yes. A quick clean stops dust being rolled into the fabric. If you used a damp cloth, let it dry fully before rolling.

Is a warranty included with the MP-XL?

Yes, Evetech sells it with local warranty cover.

Need a pad that travels as well as it performs? Browse Evetech's gaming mouse pads and desk mats, including the roll-up AULA MP-XL.