not quite ... iron

The pad itself makes a good impression and fits the description. It smells minimal to "tire shop", with rubber as a base not surprising and (for me) does not bother us. The manufacturer's original packaging is so narrow that the pad comes wound tightly and "out of the box" is actually ready. Recommendation: Ironing, stage I to II (by wet cloth). That the state would change without ironing in a reasonable time by itself, I do not like to believe, even with ironing remains very front a slight wave, but no longer bothers me because "out of reach" my hand + mouse. My guess: The pads are machine-wound and still hot from the press, which may not go well indeed. So "dirty" Unfortunately an otherwise good product by alleged environmental protection in packaging.