Gigamats is a small, focused desk-pad and mouse-mat shop built around one simple promise: upload a design, pick a size, and turn your desk into something a bit less beige. It is aimed squarely at people who care about their gaming setup, work-from-home desk, streaming corner or personalised gift idea, rather than shoppers who just need the cheapest mouse mat in a supermarket basket.
The appeal is easy to understand. A big desk pad can make a setup feel more deliberate, protect the desk surface, give a mouse more room to roam and add a splash of personality without replacing half the furniture. Piglington, who has strong views about crumbs near keyboards, also appreciates anything that makes a desk easier to keep tidy.
What Gigamats sells
Gigamats mainly sells mouse mats and desk pads, with a custom option that lets shoppers create their own design through the site’s online designer. The custom range asks buyers to select a size first, which is sensible because a compact mouse mat and a full-width desk pad solve slightly different problems.
The site also has ready-made designs for people who want a finished look without uploading their own artwork. That makes the shop feel less like a generic print-on-demand catalogue and more like a niche setup accessory store: gaming desk pads, custom workspace mats and decorative surfaces are the main event.
Who it suits
Gigamats looks best for buyers who already know the rough vibe they want: a personalised desk mat for a gaming setup, a cleaner background for a home-office desk, or a gift for someone who spends too much time lovingly arranging keyboards. If you have a design, logo-style artwork, illustration or favourite image ready to go, the custom route is the obvious draw.
It may also suit shoppers who want a larger mat rather than a tiny mouse-only square. Bigger desk pads can help visually tie a keyboard and mouse together, and they are especially useful if your mouse sensitivity is low or your desk surface is not very pleasant.
What to check before ordering
First, measure your desk properly. A desk pad that looks wonderfully dramatic in your head can become awkward if it crashes into monitor stands, speakers, laptop risers or the edge of a narrow desk. Check width and depth, then leave a little breathing room. Piglington calls this “measure twice, avoid desk chaos once”.
Second, use a high-quality image if you are ordering a custom mat. Low-resolution artwork, screenshots, compressed images and busy designs can disappoint when stretched across a large pad. Simple, high-resolution artwork usually has a better chance of looking crisp and intentional.
Third, check current delivery, production and returns information directly on the Gigamats site before paying. Custom printed products can have different cancellation or return expectations from standard stock items, so it is worth being clear on timings and what happens if you change your mind.
Any drawbacks?
The main drawback is that this is a specialist accessory purchase rather than a broad electronics retailer. If you want to compare lots of brands, thicknesses, surface types and esports-oriented performance claims, a bigger gaming retailer may give you more side-by-side choice.
There is also the usual custom-product caution: the final result depends partly on the file you provide and the size you choose. Gigamats can make the buying process straightforward, but it cannot magically turn a fuzzy image into perfect wall-art-for-your-desk. Choose carefully and preview the design with a suspicious little squint.
Gruntled verdict
Gigamats is worth a look if you want a personalised desk pad or a more distinctive mouse mat for a UK gaming or home-office setup. The proposition is refreshingly clear: custom designs, multiple sizes and a site that keeps its attention on desk mats rather than trying to sell the entire contents of a tech cupboard.
It is not the place for every buyer. If you need deep technical comparisons or a famous gaming-peripheral brand, you may want to shop around. But if your desk needs a bit more character and you have a good design ready, Gigamats looks like a tidy, fun option.