Printing blanket including a barrier layer

摘要

A printing blanket is provided including at least one base ply, a print layer over the base ply having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface being adapted to receive a printable image thereon. At least one barrier layer is positioned against the second surface of the print layer and is adapted to reduce the permeation of liquids into the printing blanket beyond the print layer. The barrier layer comprises a synthetic polymer or natural rubber including at least one filler.