Veterinary examination table covers are a steady, repeat-order line for any distributor serving animal clinics, but the products most catalogues list were specified for human outpatient couches. Veterinary practices put different demands on a cover: animals move, shed and scratch, and the table sees urine, saliva, vomit and cleaning fluids far more often than a GP’s couch. This guide is written for distributors, importers and veterinary wholesalers who want to build a sensible range: which construction to stock, which roll widths and lengths, how to estimate a clinic’s monthly usage, and what to specify when you order private label rolls from a Turkish manufacturer.
What veterinary clinics expect from an examination table cover
When you talk to practice managers, two requirements come up again and again. First, the cover should limit how much liquid reaches the table surface. Second, it should be quick to remove after each patient so hair and visible soiling go into the bin rather than onto the next animal.
It is worth being clear with customers that a disposable cover supports, but does not replace, surface cleaning. The American Animal Hospital Association’s infection control guidelines list exam tables among high patient-contact surfaces that should be cleaned and disinfected between all patients (AAHA, How often should I clean). Positioning the cover as a time-saver within that routine is accurate and resonates with clinic staff.
Veterinary examination table covers: laminated or paper-only?
The table below summarises the three constructions RENASAN manufactures, based on the technical data on our product pages.
| Specification | 2-ply laminated | 3-ply laminated | Paper only (non-laminated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | Absorbent tissue + liquid-proof PE film | Two tissue plies + liquid-proof PE film | Two tissue plies, no film |
| Tissue weight | 18 g/m² | 16 + 16 g/m² (32 g/m² total) | 17 + 17 g/m² (34 g/m² total) |
| Film | 10 micron HDPE, 9.5 g/m² | 10 micron HDPE, 9.5 g/m² | None |
| Widths | 50 cm, 60 cm | 50 cm, 60 cm | 50 cm |
| Roll lengths | 25, 50, 100 m | 30, 50, 100 m | 50 m |
For a veterinary range, a practical split is:
- Core SKU – laminated rolls for consultations and procedures with frequent liquid contact: dressings, ear cleaning, incontinent patients. The PE layer helps limit strike-through to the table.
- Premium SKU – 3-ply laminated for clinics that want more absorbent tissue on top, for example after bathing or clipping.
- Economy SKU – paper only for short, dry contact such as quick checks after weighing.
Claws and restless patients can tear tissue surfaces. Rather than quoting a tear value, we recommend that you or your key clinic customers trial samples with the most active patient groups before committing to volume. See the full laminated examination table cover range.
Choosing roll width and length
Veterinary tables vary more than human couches: wall-folding tables, hydraulic lift tables, tables with integrated scales and stainless steel work surfaces often sit side by side in one practice. When you build a range for a new market, ask customers for the usable width of their tables and the maximum roll width their dispensers accept. RENASAN’s 2-ply laminated rolls are wound on a 4.3 cm core, which is a useful figure to check against dispenser spindles.
Our roll width guide walks through the measurement steps. On length, 100 m rolls mean fewer roll changes at the table, while 25–50 m rolls are lighter and easier to handle on wall-mounted holders. Many distributors carry one long roll for busy hospitals and one shorter roll for small practices.
Estimating a clinic’s monthly usage
Most practices follow a “fresh sheet per patient” rule, plus extra sheets when a cover is soiled mid-consultation or when large dogs need two sheets. Build that allowance into your forecast.
Formula: Monthly sheets = daily patients × (1 + allowance) × working days. Monthly rolls = monthly sheets ÷ sheets per roll.
Illustrative example: 25 patients a day, 20% allowance, 26 working days.
| Step | Calculation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Daily sheets | 25 × 1.2 | 30 |
| Monthly sheets | 30 × 26 | 780 |
| Rolls (60 cm × 100 m, 50 cm perforation, 200 sheets) | 780 ÷ 200 | 3.9 → 4 rolls a month |
| Cartons (6 rolls) | 6 ÷ 4 | about 1.5 months per carton |
The roll used here is our 60 cm × 100 m 2-ply laminated cover: 50 cm perforation, 200 sheets, 6 rolls per carton according to the product page. On other rolls the perforation interval is set to order, so sheet counts change; a 50 m roll perforated at 50 cm gives a nominal 100 sheets. For how perforation affects the number of uses, see perforation and number of uses. Multiply the per-clinic figure by your customer base to size container orders and safety stock.
What to specify in a private label order
- Width, roll length, perforation interval and resulting sheet count, each stated separately.
- Construction: 2-ply laminated, 3-ply laminated or paper only.
- Core diameter and maximum roll diameter for the dispensers used in your market.
- Printing: plain white or printed with your brand or a clinic logo.
- Rolls per carton, carton dimensions and pallet configuration for your warehouse and container plan.
- Label language and any registration documents your market requires.
- Sample approval recorded with measurements, not just appearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are laminated covers better for veterinary clinics?
For consultations with frequent liquid contact, laminated covers are usually preferred because the PE film helps limit liquid reaching the table. For short, dry contact, a paper-only cover may be enough. In both cases the table should still be cleaned and disinfected between patients.
Which widths should a distributor stock?
RENASAN produces laminated rolls in 50 cm and 60 cm widths. Ask your customers for the usable width of their tables and the maximum roll width of their dispensers, then stock the width that covers the surface without excess overhang.
How many rolls does a typical clinic use per month?
It depends on patient numbers. With 25 patients a day, a 20% allowance and 26 working days, a clinic would use about four 200-sheet rolls of 60 cm × 100 m per month. Use the formula above with local data.
Can you produce covers under our own brand?
Yes. Laminated covers can be supplied plain or printed. Printing details, minimum order quantity and lead time are confirmed in our quotation according to product and volume.
Request a quotation
Send us your target widths, roll lengths, perforation interval and estimated annual volume, and we will prepare a quotation with carton and pallet details. Contact our export team through the contact page to request samples.