rug with Cordura fabric

On the other hand, in this RGB model that they sent us, it appears that the lighting is located around the perimeter of the carpet; Newskill has placed an RGB controller on the top left, where we can connect the USB cable supplied to power the device and thus operate its lighting, which is controlled by a simple button on this lever. We want to indicate that we do not understand why all manufacturers put the cable outlet on the left, because for example we have the PC case on the right and it makes the cable go through the whole table.

Finally, we can not finish talking about the specifications without mentioning the greatest of the novelties of this product: the Cordura fabric. This material is used in motorcycles or skis because it has a extreme resistance friction and abrasion, and although like Egyptian cotton sheets their strength depends on the number of fibers per square centimeter and Newskill does not indicate this, this guarantees excellent durability and, in addition, that the carpet is waterproof (at least for the part above).

Unpacking and external analysis

The Newskill Themis Pro RGB comes packaged in a large, soft cardboard box, remember we are dealing with the largest model in the family. Obviously the carpet is rolled up inside by the shape of the packaging, in which we find several creations, the size of the carpet, and the fact that it is in Cordura with both the original logo and a “Window” through which the product can be touched without removing it from the box.

The rest of the sides of the package are full of designs, some showing available sizes, some showing features, but all showing the product model name, Cordura logo, and Newskill logo. Moreover, each side of the packaging has a predominant color, as if to tell us that we are dealing with an RGB product.

The outer box is opened from one of the sides, and from there we take out a box without a roof in which we already find the carpet rolled up inside.

As accessories, in this case we only have the connection cable, with a USB-C connector on one side (the one that goes to the mat) and USB-A on the other (the part that goes to the PC). The cable is 1.8 meters long and is braided with nylon thread for good wear resistance.

We are going to start by looking at the multi-part rug, because as you will assume it is very, very large in terms of extension, since it measures almost a meter. In the lower left corner, the Newskill logo pops out, and that’s the only thing you’ll find on the mat since the rest of the surface is black.

In the upper left area we find, as we mentioned some time ago, the RGB controller where the strip that surrounds the entire perimeter comes from, where we have the control button and where we will connect the USB cable .

On the right side we have a small tag with the Cordura logo so that it is clear to us that we are dealing with a product with an original Cordura fabric.

As you may have already noticed, the surface is very textured by these intertwined Cordura threads. We can also see the almost transparent RGB light bar around the perimeter and sewn to the edges of the rug, something that is best seen in the corners.

Of course, the underside of the mat is made of natural rubber, a non-slip material that will help the mat stay in place during use.

Of course, we have to show you what the rug looks like in its full size, and as you can see it almost comes out of the table where we take the photos for the analysis of its duration.

Finally, we want to show you a few more images where you can see the surface of the Newskill Themis Pro RGB right next to some motorcycle pants, also made with original Cordura fabric.

We put a lot of direct lighting on the images so that the texture of both fabrics could be clearly appreciated.

As you can see the fabric texture of the motorcycle pants is larger which means they used less thread interlacing than in the Newskill carpet. This is an advantage since, in the case of a mouse pad, there is no interest in having a texture that is too wide, it is preferable that it be fine for better sliding of the mouse.

How does the Newskill Themis Pro RGB work?

The operation of this mat is fully Plug & Play, so you don’t need to install any software to operate its RGB lighting. By simply connecting the USB-C cable to the mat and the USB-A end to the PC (or indeed any USB power supply), the lighting will start working without a hitch.

Initially, the RGB carpet lighting works in “Rainbow” mode, changing the color gradually and continuously around the entire perimeter of the carpet; If you want to change it, you will only have to press the single button that is on the controller and you will be able to see the different effects and colors that it is capable of displaying.

In the gallery above you have some examples. We assume that in the near future Newskill will launch some configuration software (in fact on their website they say we will be able to control the lights using software, and yet we haven’t found out where the Download).

Is performance better than a normal mouse pad?

As expected by its technical characteristics, this Newskill Themis Pro RGB is very comfortable due to its considerable thickness, since this padding on the wrist is very welcome after long sessions of play or work. Its enormous surface requires, yes, a table of considerable dimensions on which to put it, and logically it is designed so that in addition to the mouse you can place the keyboard on it, so this comfort thanks to its padding also applies to the hand. opposite to that of the mouse.

The RGB lighting, as we saw in the previous section, is okay, although we have to say that it is noticeable that it is losing intensity as it moves away from the RGB controller. This makes sense, since the USB port only provides 5V of power and the LED strip in total is over 2.7 meters long to cover the entire perimeter.

In use, we have already commented that the mouse pad is very comfortable, and also that the mouse slides over its surface without any difficulty, since in fact Cordura is designed not only to resist wear and tear. abrasion, but also to slip (when a motorist falls to the ground, the idea is that the Cordura helps it to slide on the asphalt and that the fabric is abrasion resistant to prevent the body from being burned by friction ).

Of course, we also have to say the bad side of that, which is that although Newskill used Cordura fabric with a lot of fibers, it is somewhat noisy compared to conventional fabric rugs. It is not something that is noticeable in normal use unless you bring your ear closer to the mouse while moving it, i.e. it is only really noticeable if you are in absolute silence. , but it is something that must be discussed to be true to the truth.

Conclusion, is it worth it?

With the introduction of the first family of play mats equipped with Cordura fabric on their surface, Newskill has managed to innovate in a market that is full of models of all kinds, standing out from all others. On top of that, it provides this new technology in two different sizes and can choose whether we want it with or without RGB lighting, so users can undoubtedly find the model that best suits their needs without any difficulty.

In short, we have a mat that should technically last a lifetime if we have a minimum of care, because the surface will hardly wear out with use and, moreover, since it is waterproof, it will not accumulate. dirt and it will be very easy to clean. Therefore, we consider it to be a product that stands out from the competition and worth buying, because the investment of money means nothing if you take into account the duration of the life that it will last (before changing the carpet because we get tired of it more than because it is too worn out).

Currently, you can find Newskill’s Themis Pro family of floor mats in the manufacturer’s online store for a price ranging from 19.95 dollars in the cheapest model (the Themis Pro L without RGB) to 49.95 dollars. in the more expensive (the model we analyzed, XL and with RGB).

That said, we think this Newskill Themis Pro RGB deserves our Platinum accolade and, in fact, we think it’s one of the best mouse pads you can buy today. That’s why we also give you our awards for performance and design.