POD Benchmark

Blankets

Compare custom blankets for print-on-demand sellers. All-over sublimation-printed fleece and sherpa blankets from brands like Allcolor and Port Authority.

29 products from 5 suppliers

Sublimation on fleece, velveteen, or sherpa-lined fabric Edge-to-edge all-over print coverage on the front face Throw, twin, and queen size options available Machine washable — dye bonded into polyester fibers Peak gifting demand in fall and holiday seasons Sublimation on fleece, velveteen, or sherpa-lined fabric Edge-to-edge all-over print coverage on the front face Throw, twin, and queen size options available Machine washable — dye bonded into polyester fibers Peak gifting demand in fall and holiday seasons Sublimation on fleece, velveteen, or sherpa-lined fabric Edge-to-edge all-over print coverage on the front face Throw, twin, and queen size options available Machine washable — dye bonded into polyester fibers Peak gifting demand in fall and holiday seasons

Blankets products

Supplier Coverage

5

Suppliers represented

Print Methods

Sublimation

Demographics

Unisex

Feature Availability

Eco options

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About Blankets

Custom blankets use sublimation to bond full-surface designs into polyester-face fabrics. Three material tiers offer different weight and feel: micro-fleece is the lightest tier, velveteen offers a plush velvety texture, and sherpa-lined blankets pair a printed front with a thick, fluffy reverse side.

Sublimation covers the entire print face with edge-to-edge artwork — the dye becomes part of the fiber, so designs survive repeated machine washing without fading, cracking, or peeling. Blankets are commonly used for gifting collections and often merchandised seasonally. Size options typically span throw, twin, and queen.

Questions buyers ask

Why are POD blankets always polyester rather than cotton?
Sublimation dye only bonds to polyester fibers. Cotton blankets would need DTG printing, which can't achieve the edge-to-edge all-over coverage that sublimation provides on polyester.
What's the difference between fleece, velveteen, and sherpa blanket materials?
Fleece is lightweight and affordable. Velveteen has a plush velvety nap. Sherpa adds a thick fluffy reverse backing behind the printed polyester face for extra warmth and perceived value.
Do sublimation blanket prints crack or peel after washing?
No — sublimation dye is embedded in polyester fibers, not layered on top. There's no surface coating to crack, peel, or flake. The color is part of the fabric structure itself.
How should sublimation blankets be washed to maintain quality?
Cold or warm machine wash, tumble dry low. The sublimation dye is permanent, but high heat and bleach can damage the polyester fibers themselves over time.
Why do blanket designs sometimes look faded near the edges?
Edge bleed occurs where fabric folds during heat pressing. Designs should include bleed margins beyond the trim line to account for slight registration shifts during production.
Can you print on both sides of a POD blanket?
Some products support dual-sided printing, but each side requires a separate sublimation press pass. Most blankets print the polyester face only, with a plain or sherpa reverse.
Does the blanket fabric type affect how vivid sublimation colors appear?
Yes. Smooth-surface fabrics like velveteen reproduce sharper, more saturated colors. Textured fleece diffuses the image slightly, producing a softer, less defined visual result.