The two formats support different operations and cost structures.
Buying principle: define application, destination, exposure, handling and target life before comparing price.
Choose rolls for local converting
Roll goods suit factories that cut, heat-weld, sew, eyelet, print and pack locally. Width, length, core and winding must fit equipment.
Choose sheets for ready distribution
Finished sheets arrive cut with specified seams, hems, corners, eyelets, labels and packing.
Compare total landed work
Include yield, local labor, equipment, freight, packing and inventory—not only factory price.