High Frequency Welded Mouse Pads
(PVC Welded)
How PVC Welded Mousepads are Made
A finished PVC welded counter mat is a carefully layered construction, with each layer serving a specific purpose:
The printed top layer — a 275-micron clear PVC film sits over the printed graphic, protecting it from spills, abrasion, and daily handling. Your artwork stays crisp and vivid underneath, completely sealed from the elements.
The printed insert — your full colour graphic, printed and positioned between the protective layers.
The interlay — a 275-micron intermediate PVC layer that adds rigidity and helps bond the structure together during the welding process.The reinforcing board — a 2mm board at the core gives the mat its firm, flat feel. This is what stops it from curling, buckling, or lifting at the edges over time.
The expanded PVC base — the bottom layer anchors the mat to the counter surface, providing grip and protecting the surface beneath.
All of these layers are placed into the high frequency welding press, where electromagnetic energy heats the PVC from the inside out, fusing every layer into a single sealed unit — edges included. The result is a mat with clean, sharp borders and a completely weatherproof interior that will outlast years of counter use.
Why Counter Mats Work as Branding Tools
A counter mat is the last piece of real estate before a customer makes a decision. It sits at eye level when someone leans on a counter, it occupies the space where transactions happen, and unlike a poster or a brochure, nobody moves it, folds it, or throws it away.
Banks, liquor outlets, pharmacies, telecoms retailers, and quick service restaurants have known this for years. A well-designed counter mat is quiet, persistent advertising that works every hour the store is open — without a media budget, a campaign, or a refresh cycle.
Locally Made. Properly Made.
Our PVC welded counter mats and desk mats are manufactured right here in South Africa, with a standard lead time of 10 to 12 working days from artwork approval. Minimum order quantities start from 50 units, with pricing based on size and volume.
Whether you need a standard counter mat for a retail rollout, a branded desk mat for a corporate campaign, or a custom size for a specific application — we'll guide you from artwork to delivery.
Contact us today to discuss your requirements and get a quote.
Specifications:
Top protective film, 275-micron clear PVC
Interlay, 275-micron PVC
Core/ Stiffener, 2mm reinforcing board
Base Expanded PVC that is rubberised to give grip
Branding:
Full colour print, encapsulated under clear PVC
Manufacture process - High frequency welded, made in South Africa
Minimum order 50 units
Lead time 10–12 working days
PVC Welded Mousepads — FAQs
Q: What is a high-frequency welded PVC mousepad?
A: High-frequency welding uses electromagnetic energy to fuse multiple layers of PVC material together at a molecular level, creating an incredibly strong, sealed bond around the edges. The result is a fully encapsulated mousepad — meaning the printed insert is permanently sealed inside, protected from moisture, dirt, and everyday wear.
Q: What are the layers inside a PVC welded mousepad?
A: A PVC welded mousepad is made up of four layers — a textured PVC top surface, a foam inner layer for a soft luxurious feel, a printed board carrying your artwork, and a textured black PVC base that grips the desk and prevents slipping. The 2mm welded seam around the edge binds all four layers into one durable unit.
Q: What sizes are available?
A: Our standard mousepad size is 230mm x 190mm. We also produce A4 and A2 sizes — the larger A2 format is commonly used as a desk mat or branded counter mat at point of sale.
Q: What is the minimum order quantity?
A: Due to the setup involved in the high-frequency welding frame, the minimum order is 50 units. This makes PVC welded mousepads ideal for medium to large corporate campaigns, office rollouts, or point-of-sale branding.
Q: What are PVC welded counter mats used for?
A: Counter mats are widely used at retail points of sale, bank teller counters, reception desks, and trade show stands. They protect the counter surface while keeping your brand prominently displayed exactly where customers are engaging with your staff — making them one of the most effective pieces of passive point-of-sale advertising available.
Q: Are PVC welded mousepads waterproof?
A: Yes. Because all sides are fully sealed by the welding process, liquids cannot penetrate the pad or reach the printed insert. This makes them far more durable than open-sided alternatives, and easy to wipe clean in high-traffic environments like retail counters or reception desks.
Q: Are these manufactured in South Africa? A: Yes. Our PVC welded mousepads and counter mats are fully manufactured in South Africa, with a typical production lead time of 10–12 working days from artwork approval.