Global Printing Blanket Market Size By Blanket Type (UV Printing Blankets, Conventional Printing blankets, Combination Printing Blankets), By Substrate Type (Paper and Board Printing, Metal Printing, Textile Printing), By Application (Packaging, Commercial, Newspaper), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Printing Blanket Market Size And Forecast

Printing Blanket Market size was valued at USD 751.75 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 879.16 Million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 2.18% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

The growing popularity of digital printing has resulted in a decrease in the use of traditional lithographic printing. This is because digital printing is more efficient and produces higher-quality results. The Global Printing Blanket market report delivers a holistic evaluation. The report thoroughly analyzes key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that play a substantial role in the market.

Global Printing Blanket Market Definition

Every screen printing machine is powered by a printing blanket. The textile must be moved precisely through all of the color screens. In the offset printing process, a rubber printing blanket is used. It is wrapped around a printing cylinder and transfers ink from the printing plate to the paper for its original use in a printing machine. The benefit is a revolution in the development of offset printing blankets for the printing industry. The unique characteristics of its construction, which depend on the cord carcass, provide outstanding advantages of up to 30% savings in the printing process when compared to standard offset printing blankets.

The off-set printing industry, which prints thousands of leaflets at a time, transfers ink from the roller onto the paper using a synthetic, composite textile. If the blanket becomes damaged or worn out, it cannot be used because any flaw would be visible on every single leaflet. Because of its composite structure, this material cannot be recycled conventionally. Reclaim these blankets, clean them up, re-engineer them, and turn them into a new (vintage) raw material. Wool and synthetic fibers are used to make printing blankets. They are employed in the transfer of an image from a printing plate to paper. The blankets are usually heated before use to help the ink adhere to the paper. The blankets can be used in a variety of printing processes, including offset and digital printing.

New printing methods for blankets are being developed as technology advances. Printing blankets can be used for a variety of purposes, including advertising and keeping people warm. Digital printing is the most common type of printing blanket. As technology advances, the quality of digital prints improves, increasing the popularity of this type of printing blanket.

Global Printing Blanket Market Overview

Rise demand for promotional materials in industries such as retail, food and beverage, and automotive is also driving market growth. Commercial printing is driving the demand for printing blankets, as businesses around the world increase their investments in promotional activities such as print advertising. Organic growth in the offset printing market, expanding advertising and packaging industries, and increased emphasis on the development of eco-friendly blankets are among the major factors driving the market growth.

Printing blankets are in high demand because they are an essential part of the printing process. Blankets aid in the transfer of ink from the printing press to the paper and are also required to create the proper level of pressure. This means that printers must keep a consistent supply of blankets on hand in order to produce high-quality prints. Another factor driving up demand for printing blankets is advancements in digital printing technology. With this technology, there is a greater demand for large-format printing, which necessitates a larger blanket size. Digital printing’s improved quality and efficiency have also increased its popularity among businesses and consumers.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the blanket printing market. Because the newspaper industry is a major user of printing blankets, supply-chain issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic hampered its growth. Several printing presses were shut down during the first stages of the pandemic. However, as the situation improves, the market is expected to regain momentum during the forecast period. Manufacturers of printing blankets have a few options. One possibility is that the market for fleece blankets is expanding. Another opportunity is that fleece fabric comes in a variety of designs and colors, giving manufacturers a lot of leeway in terms of what they can produce.

With almost no sinking or stretching, the blanket has exceptional dimensional stability. There is no need for additional re-tensioning after mounting, resulting in less downtime. The addition of a new compressible layer to the radial cord carcass improves durability, shock absorption, and recovery time. Reduces the risk of de-lamination by resisting solvent penetration. The customized surface compound is ground to ensure good ink transfer and dot reproduction on a wide range of paper/carton qualities. Increases resistance to water and chemical penetration. However, the growing proclivity of businesses towards digital media for publishing and advertising activities may have a negative impact on market growth, as digital printing generates less waste and provides more accurate counts than offset printing.

Market Attractiveness

The image of market attractiveness provided would further help to get information about the region that is majorly leading in the global Printing Blanket market. We cover the major impacting factors that are responsible for driving the industry growth in the given region.

Porter’s Five Forces

The image provided would further help to get information about Porter’s five forces framework providing a blueprint for understanding the behavior of competitors and a player’s strategic positioning in the respective industry. Porter’s five forces model can be used to assess the competitive landscape in the global Printing Blanket Market, gauge the attractiveness of a certain sector, and assess investment possibilities.

Global Printing Blanket Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Printing Blanket Market is Segmented on the Basis of Blanket Type, Substrate Type, Application, And Geography.

Printing Blanket Market, By Blanket Type

• UV Printing Blankets
• Conventional Printing blankets
• Combination Printing Blankets

Based on the Blanket Type, the market is segmented into UV Printing Blankets, Conventional Printing blankets, and Combination Printing Blankets. Conventional, or non-compressible, blankets are still used in applications requiring high print pressures. Conventional blankets are also known as “hard” blankets. They necessitate precise packing techniques and provide very little packing latitude.

Printing Blanket Market, By Substrate Type

• Paper and Board Printing
• Metal Printing
• Textile Printing
• Other Printing

Based on the Substrate Type, the market is segmented into Paper and Board Printing, Metal Printing, Textile Printing, and Other Printing. Printing blankets are an essential part of the offset printing process. Despite significant growth in digital media in recent years, demand for newspapers, magazines, and printed advertising/leaflets has remained stable, particularly in emerging markets. In India, for example, the number of registered newspapers grows on a regular basis.

Printing Blanket Market, By Application

• Packaging
• Commercial
• Newspaper
• Others

Based on the Application, the market is segmented into Packaging, Commercial, Newspaper, and Others. Printing blankets are also used extensively in the newspaper industry. The industry is expected to support the growth of the studied market during the forecast period due to its widespread reach. According to ACPM, the newspaper Le Monde ranked first among national daily newspapers in France in 2021, with more than 445,000 copies distributed.

Printing Blanket Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Based on the Regional Analysis, the global Printing Blanket market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. Due to increased demand from critical regions such as India, China, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, the Asia-Pacific region accounts for significant market growth. High print media penetration, higher expenditures in print media advertising, an increase in e-commerce, and urbanization are all driving growth in the region’s printing market.

Key Players

The “Global Printing Blanket Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players of the industry are Trelleborg, ContiTech, Flint Group, Fujikura Composite, Kinyosha, Meiji Rubber and Chemical, Habasit, BIRKAN GmbH, CNI XINYUAN Ltd, Maniar Rubber Industries, Prisco Group, Chiorino SpA, Norisprint, Shanghai Xinxing among others.

Our market analysis offers detailed information on major players wherein our analysts provide insight into the financial statements of all the major players, product portfolio, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes market share analysis, key development strategies, recent developments, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In November 2021, Trelleborg Group, a Swedish polymer technology development company, agreed to sell its printing blankets businesses to Continental A.G., a German manufacturing company that plans to integrate it into its ContiTech business.

Ace Matrix Analysis

The Ace Matrix provided in the report would help to understand how the major key players involved in this industry are performing as we provide a ranking for these companies based on various factors such as service features & innovations, scalability, innovation of services, industry coverage, industry reach, and growth roadmap. Based on these factors, we rank the companies into four categories as Active, Cutting Edge, Emerging, and Innovators.

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