I’m trying to find a desk mat that pet hair doesn’t stick to or is easier to clean off. I currently have a very comfy 36" Steelseries desk mat, but it’s black, and the hair from my six house cats tends to collect on it in a way that isn’t easy to remove without the help of tape or a lint roller. It’s the same material used on mouse pads.
I’ve tried going mat-less, but I quickly developed pain in the heels of my hands. And I’ve tried wrist-rests in the past, but I don’t like the increased height above my keyboard and trackpad. I much prefer desk mats.
I also tried to remove the cats, but my wife made it very clear I would be the one getting removed if that happened, so I’m stuck with the cats.
I wonder if you use felted wool as a mat? Maybe with a mousepad? Depending on the fur you’re dealing with and the colorway of the wool, it could just blend right in!