{"id":2326,"date":"2026-02-10T12:12:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T12:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiananimenetwork.com\/merch\/product\/gaming-pad\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T11:45:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T11:45:22","slug":"crimsontidexlfoundationmat","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/indiananimenetwork.com\/merch\/product\/crimsontidexlfoundationmat\/","title":{"rendered":"The Crimson Tide XL Foundation Mat"},"content":{"rendered":"

THE PHYSICS OF URGENCY.<\/b><\/h4>\n

Your environment dictates your energy levels. The Crimson Tide<\/b> is an injection of adrenaline. By anchoring your desk with deep crimson and chaotic ink-work, you create a workspace that signals “Action.”<\/b><\/p>\n

This is not for the “Zen” minimalist. This is for the night-shift coder, the competitive gamer, and the deadline hunter.<\/p>\n

I. THE TECHNOLOGY (Hydrophobic Armor)<\/b><\/h4>\n
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    The “Bead-Off” Promise:<\/b> Red ink looks terrible when wet\u2014if it\u2019s cheap. Ours is not. As captured in our high-speed tests, the surface features a hydrophobic shield<\/b>. Water, energy drinks, and coffee bead up instantly upon contact.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Easy Maintenance:<\/b> Because liquids don’t soak into the fiber, the artwork remains sharp and vibrant. A simple wipe restores the surface to factory condition.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Speed-Weave Texture:<\/b> Unlike our “Control” mats, this surface is tuned for Low Friction<\/b>. Your mouse glides effortlessly, reducing wrist strain during rapid movements or twitch-reflex gaming.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    II. THE ART (The Scavenger)<\/b><\/h4>\n
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      The Raven Motif:<\/b> The artwork depicts a scavenger bird amidst rising tides. It represents the hunger for ideas and the persistence required to finish complex projects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Strategic Grime:<\/b> The abstract “ink splatter” and distressed texture serve a functional purpose: they perfectly camouflage dust and debris, keeping your setup looking fierce even after weeks of heavy use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      III. THE BUILD (Heavy Duty)<\/b><\/h4>\n
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        3mm Impact Core:<\/b> The dense rubber composite dampens the sound of mechanical switches, turning a loud “clack” into a solid “thud.”<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Crimson-Lock Stitching:<\/b> The perimeter is sealed with color-matched red threading. It frames the workspace and prevents the edges from fraying or irritating your forearm.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Grip Foundation:<\/b> The herringbone rubber base bites into the desk surface. It does not slide.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (The Specs)<\/b><\/h3>\n
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          Dimensions:<\/b> 800mm (L) x 330mm (W).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Thickness:<\/b> 3mm (Acoustic Cushion).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Tech:<\/b> Hydrophobic Coating (Liquid Repellent).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Surface Type:<\/b> Speed (Low Friction).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Maintenance:<\/b> Wipes clean. Machine Washable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Workflow is a contact sport.<\/b><\/p>\n

          The Crimson Tide Foundation Mat is an 80cm kinetic surface designed for high-intensity work. Featuring a moisture-repelling Hydrophobic Coating<\/b> and a “Speed-Weave” texture, it is engineered for the creators who sprint towards deadlines.<\/p>\n

          The Promise:<\/b> Zero drag. Zero absorption. Maximum momentum.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2344,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[50,52],"product_tag":[37,36],"class_list":{"0":"post-2326","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-desk-pad","7":"product_cat-workspace","8":"product_tag-exclusive-edition","9":"product_tag-ian-originals","11":"first","12":"instock","13":"sale","14":"shipping-taxable","15":"purchasable","16":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indiananimenetwork.com\/merch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2326","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/indiananimenetwork.com\/merch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/indiananimenetwork.com\/merch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indiananimenetwork.com\/merch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2326"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indiananimenetwork.com\/merch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2344"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indiananimenetwork.com\/merch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2326"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indiananimenetwork.com\/merch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=2326"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indiananimenetwork.com\/merch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=2326"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indiananimenetwork.com\/merch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=2326"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}