It has a non-slip surface. The material on the surface is a nice lookout forming substance, which has previously attracted no dust. I find the material quite comfortable for the hand.
My mouse - a simple wireless optical Logitech mouse - works one-way free. The size of the mouse pad is perfectly adequate, everything else is me personally too large. The stitching on the edge of the mouse pad looks professional. For 8.99 (as far as I have paid) the product is very good - hence all the five stars.