Printing blanket storage

[amgomez]

I am reorganizing my storage area and am wondering which is the best way to store printing blankets in order to protect them from wear end tear between impressions. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[jbeniston]

Store them flat face to face in a dark place, with a blank sheet of tissue in between them(sheets from in between your new plates are good?).

 

[softal]

In the tube with the top on.

 

[Blanket Bob]

between 60°F and 85°F
between 50% and 65% relative humidity
avoid direct sunlight (danger of ozone cracks)
away from electric motors (danger of ozone cracks)
lying flat or suspended
always rubber to rubber and fabric to fabric
use "first in, first out" principle

 

[Cornishpastythighs]

We store them in the tube they come in, make sure corners have tape on them if they are barred. I guess we felt the less they are handled the better and the tube provides good protection from objects and light.