Offset Blankets — Printers' Security Blanket

Sometimes a low spot or smash will occur in the blanket when it has been pushed beyond its limit, according to McGowan. This limit, however, is greater than when using conventional or hard surface blankets.

Conventional blankets feature a hard, smooth surface and are often used with an under-packer to elevate them to the required thickness for use. They offer excellent ink release from blanket surface to sheet, which makes them the optimal choice for printing higher quality work—fine line screens and halftones.