Can we get samples before placing a bulk order?

Yes. Sample rolls ship by courier so your team can handle the product, check the print and run it on a test deck before you commit. Tell us which series and grammage you want to evaluate and we will arrange the shipment.

Can you print our own brand on the roll?

Yes — private-label printing is a standard part of the programme. Your logo, lap and nailing guides, contact line and safety wording can all be printed in line during production. Print plates and minimum quantities are confirmed per item.

What is the minimum order quantity?

Minimum order is one pallet (56 rolls), on any specification, for both factory-direct and US warehouse shipments. Send us your target roll spec — width, length, grammage and print — and we will confirm the MOQ for that item.

Do you supply test reports with each shipment?

Yes. Test reports are issued per order and travel with the shipping documents. If your market requires third-party testing or a specific standard, raise it at quotation stage so the test plan is agreed before production begins.

Can we audit the factory or send a third-party inspector?

Both are welcome by appointment. Let us know the scope — checklist, standard or customer requirement — and we will have the relevant batch records and production staff available on the day. Remote video walk-throughs can also be arranged.

Which markets do you export to?

We supply distributors, contractors and private-label partners across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, with selected lines held in US and EU warehouse stock. Contact the sales desk to confirm current availability for your destination.

Logistics

Roll Packing, Palletising and Container Loading

The sheet is only half of what you import. The other half is whether it arrives undamaged, whether the pallet count matches your warehouse handling, and whether the container is full enough to make the landed cost work. These are the packing details that decide it.

Roll level

What to confirm about the roll itself

Individual wrapping — shrink film or paper. Bare rolls scuff and tear against each other in transit.
Core strength — a weak core crushes under stacking, and a crushed core makes the roll impossible to unwind cleanly.
Roll weight and dimensions — these drive manual handling limits on site as much as freight.
Label content and language — product name, thickness, roll size, batch number and production date, in the language the destination requires.
Printed alignment lines — a handling aid on the roof that also reduces waste.

Pallet level

Pallet configuration

Detail	Why it matters	What to confirm
Rolls per pallet	Determines handling equipment and warehouse space	Exact count and the pallet footprint
Stretch wrap and edge protection	Unsecured pallets shift and shed rolls in transit	Whether edge protectors and top sheets are included
Stacking method	Affects roll deformation at the bottom of the stack	Upright versus horizontal, and maximum stack height
Pallet type	Export compliance and destination handling	Heat-treated timber or alternative, with certification

Container level

Loading and landed cost

Underlayment typically fills a container by volume or by weight depending on the product. Lightweight synthetic rolls tend to cube out before they weigh out; heavy felt and self-adhered membranes can reach weight limits first. Knowing which constraint binds is what makes a comparison of landed cost meaningful.

Confirm loading quantity both palletised and in bulk — bulk loading can increase roll count per container substantially, but shifts handling cost to the destination.
Ask whether the quoted figure is a theoretical maximum or an achieved load.
Confirm the port of loading and transit time, and whether the quote is FOB or on another term.
Check whether mixed pallets across product codes are permitted if you are consolidating an order.

Cost note a roll price that looks competitive can be erased by a lower loading quantity. Always compare landed cost per unit of coverage, not the ex-works price per roll.

FAQ

Common questions

Can I get bulk loading instead of pallets?

Often yes, and it can raise the roll count per container materially. The trade-off is handling at the destination: without pallets you need the equipment and labour to unload loose rolls, which may cost more than the freight saving.

What causes most freight damage?

Crushed cores and torn roll edges, usually from unsecured pallets shifting or from stacking beyond what the core supports. Both are packing problems rather than product problems, and both are preventable by specifying wrapping and stack limits.

Should I order a full container?

For bulky, low-value-density products, freight per unit falls sharply up to a full container load. Below that you are paying for air in most cases. It is usually worth consolidating to fill the container.

Need the spec sheet behind the claim?

Tell us the product, roll spec and destination. We will send the current data sheet, test reports and a quotation against your actual requirement.

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Roll Packing, Palletising and Container Loading

What to confirm about the roll itself

Pallet configuration

Loading and landed cost

Common questions

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