If you are shortlisting a couch roll manufacturer in Turkey, the fastest way to get comparable quotes is to send every supplier the same specification. Most couch roll offers look alike on paper — “2-ply, 50 cm, white” — yet two quotes with that description can describe very different products. This guide is written for distributors, importers and tender teams. It lists the parameters that actually change price, performance and container fill, explains how we describe our own rolls at RENASAN (manufacturing hygiene disposables since 1967), and ends with a copy-ready RFQ checklist.
Why a written spec matters when choosing a couch roll manufacturer in Turkey
Online catalogues usually show a couch roll with three numbers: width, length and ply. Those three numbers leave out the grammage of each layer, whether there is a film layer, the perforation interval, the core and the packing configuration. When these are not fixed in writing, the cheapest quote often wins simply because it describes a lighter or shorter product. A clear spec protects you twice: it makes quotes comparable at the shortlist stage, and it gives you something to check repeat shipments against.
Width and roll length: matching your market
Width is set by the couches your customers use. In UK and European distributor listings, 50 cm (20-inch) rolls are the most common, with narrower rolls of around 25 cm for headrests and some wider formats for larger treatment tables. Length then decides how often staff change the roll and how many rolls fit in a carton.
Our laminated couch roll range is produced in 50 cm and 60 cm widths and in 25 m, 30 m, 50 m and 100 m roll lengths, in 2-ply and 3-ply versions, printed or unprinted (see the laminated examination table cover range). If your market needs a size outside this list, state the exact width in millimetres and the tolerance you will accept, and ask the supplier to confirm it in the pro forma.
A practical tip: quote per metre as well as per roll. A 40 m roll and a 50 m roll at similar prices are not similar offers.
Laminated or non-laminated paper
This is the first decision that splits your range into two different products:
- Laminated (paper + polyethylene film): a tissue surface for patient comfort with a film layer underneath that helps reduce liquid transfer to the couch surface. Typical buyers: treatment rooms, gynaecology, physiotherapy, procedures where fluids are expected.
- Non-laminated paper: tissue only. Lighter, lower cost per metre, suited to routine consultations where the main need is a clean, changeable surface.
Many distributors carry both and let the clinic choose. In your RFQ, ask for the film type and thickness on laminated rolls, and do not let “waterproof” or similar wording replace a stated construction.
Ply and grammage: what “2-ply” and “3-ply” really mean
Ply is where most misunderstandings happen. Some suppliers count only tissue layers; others count the film as a ply. Our own 100 m laminated roll is a good example: it is listed as 3-ply because it consists of two tissue layers of 16 + 16 g/m² plus a 9 micron opaque HDPE lamination (50 cm × 100 m, 3-ply product sheet). Our non-laminated 50 m roll is 2-ply tissue at 17 + 17 g/m² (34 g/m² total) (non-laminated 50 cm × 50 m product sheet).
So in your specification, never write only “3-ply”. Write the build-up layer by layer, for example: “2 × 16 g/m² tissue + 9 µm HDPE film”. Then every supplier quotes the same thing, and you can compare grammage directly.
Perforation and sheet length
Perforation decides how many usable sections a roll gives your end customer. We produce perforation to the interval you request — 30 cm, 50 cm, 75 cm and other lengths. Remember that a shorter sheet is not automatically better value: if staff need two sheets to cover a couch, consumption goes up. Our perforation and number-of-uses guide shows the calculation in detail. For an RFQ, specify:
- perforation interval in cm (or “unperforated”),
- whether the theoretical sheet count should be printed on the carton label,
- the couch length your main customers use, so the supplier can flag a poor match.
Packaging and container planning
Packing configuration changes your landed cost more than many buyers expect. On our current product sheets, the laminated 50 cm × 100 m roll is packed 6 rolls per carton and the non-laminated 50 cm × 50 m roll 12 rolls per carton. Cartons per pallet and pallets per container depend on the roll mix, carton dimensions and whether you ship palletised or floor-loaded, so ask the manufacturer for a packing list for your exact order rather than relying on a generic figure.
Items worth fixing in writing:
- rolls per carton and carton dimensions/gross weight,
- individual roll wrapping (shrink film or none),
- carton label language and the information it must carry (product code, size, lot, quantity),
- pallet type and stretch-wrapping requirements of your warehouse.
Private label from a couch roll manufacturer in Turkey
For distributors building their own brand, a couch roll manufacturer in Turkey can usually support two levels of private label: branded cartons and labels, and printed rolls. Our laminated range is available printed or unprinted, so a clinic group or distributor can have its logo on the roll itself. When you request private label, send vector artwork, the colour reference, the label text in the target language, and the expected annual volume, because these decide print set-up and minimum quantities.
Documents to request before the first order
Ask for the technical data sheet that matches your exact configuration, the commercial invoice and packing list format, and the certificate of origin or other trade documents your customs broker needs. Requirements differ by destination, so confirm them with your broker before the order is placed. Our guide to importing disposable medical supplies from Turkey walks through documents, A.TR and shipping step by step.
Copy-ready RFQ checklist
| Parameter | Write it like this |
|---|---|
| Product type | Laminated / non-laminated couch roll |
| Width | 500 mm (± tolerance) |
| Roll length | 50 m / 100 m |
| Build-up | 2 × 16 g/m² tissue + 9 µm HDPE film |
| Perforation | Every 50 cm / unperforated |
| Unprinted / logo, 1 colour | |
| Packing | Rolls per carton, roll wrapping, label language |
| Volume | Trial order + estimated annual quantity |
| Incoterm and port | e.g. FOB Istanbul / CIF destination |
| Documents | TDS, packing list, origin documents |
FAQ
What couch roll sizes do you manufacture?
Our laminated couch rolls are produced in 50 cm and 60 cm widths and 25, 30, 50 and 100 m lengths, in 2-ply and 3-ply versions. The non-laminated paper roll is 50 cm × 50 m. For other widths, send us the exact dimension and quantity and we will confirm feasibility.
Can you print our brand on the roll and the carton?
The laminated range is available printed or unprinted. Branded cartons and labels can be discussed in the quotation; minimum quantities depend on the print and packaging you choose.
Is a 3-ply couch roll always thicker than a 2-ply roll?
Not necessarily. Some suppliers count the film as a ply and some do not. Compare the grammage of each tissue layer and the film thickness rather than the ply count alone.
Can we test samples before placing an order?
We recommend testing samples on your customers’ actual couches, with the perforation interval you plan to order. Contact us with the configuration you want to evaluate.
Request a quote
Send us your width, length, build-up, perforation, print and packing requirements using the checklist above, and we will prepare a quotation for your order. Contact RENASAN to start.