Contract Laminating in the Netherlands
For companies that want to outsource laminating without investing in machines or capacity, Zwartz offers a practical solution. With our modern equipment and years of experience, we handle the laminating process from start to finish — from small test runs to full production batches. This keeps your production flexible, without compromising on quality or reliability.
How Does Contract Laminating Work?
Contract laminating — also known as toll laminating — means you supply your own materials, and Zwartz handles the entire laminating process. Together we determine the right technique and finish, based on the final application.
This approach allows you to scale up quickly without investing in machines, maintenance, or extra staff. Our customers use contract laminating for production peaks, specialist applications, or when in-house laminating knowledge is lacking.
Techniques and Capabilities
Each application requires a different approach. That’s why we use three different laminating machines, each with specific features. This allows us to support a wide range of materials and applications.
Belt calender: Ideal for roll-to-roll laminating. Commonly used to bond foils, meshes or powders to flexible substrates. Powder application and web laminating are also possible.
Hotmelt system: Suitable for dot coating on breathable materials, anti-slip surfaces or flexible end products. Full-cover lamination is also possible. Hotmelt is often used in construction, automotive and packaging sectors.
Flatbed calender: Offers flexibility for roll-to-roll, roll-to-sheet and sheet-to-sheet laminating. Handles both thin and thick materials, supports multilayer bonding and pressing.
We also provide finishing services — such as rewinding rolls to specific lengths or cutting laminated materials to size. All techniques support material widths up to 2500 mm.
Applications and Industries
Contract laminating is used in a wide variety of technical and functional applications. Zwartz supports customers where bonding multiple layers or achieving specific material properties is essential.
Typical applications include:
Technical textiles
Protective packaging
Insulation materials
Sandwich panels
Outdoor products
Lightweight composites
This technique is suitable for products that need to be water-repellent, breathable, thermally insulating or abrasion-resistant. For example: protective covers for transport, packaging for construction materials, insulation foils for façades or underlayers in technical systems.
Zwartz has experience with many types of materials, including textiles, nonwovens, foils, foams, scent-infused layers, and multi-layer composites. We advise on the best approach for each project — tailored to your use and required performance.
Which Production Needs Suit Contract Laminating?
Contract laminating suits companies that want to stay flexible. Whether you’re running a small batch, scaling up a product or outsourcing part of your process — you use only the capacity you need.
Zwartz supports:
Small test runs and prototypes
Temporary production peaks
R&D projects or client testing
Standard production without in-house laminating lines
Even if your product is still under development, contract laminating is an efficient choice. Our machines can be booked by the half-day — making it easy to start quickly. You can test new applications or expand capacity without delays, investment or compromise.
Why Partner with Zwartz?
Zwartz combines technical expertise with flexible production. With multiple laminating systems, our own adhesive stock and years of hands-on experience, we deliver fast and consistent results.
We manage every step in-house — from setup to finishing — giving you full control over quality, reliability and specifications. Our experts advise on the best technique, material combinations and product properties for your application.
Thanks to our setup, we can handle small runs and large orders without delay or complex coordination. And because we stock common adhesives (both powder and film), we can start on short notice.
Contact & Quotations
Looking for a reliable partner for contract laminating in the Netherlands? At Zwartz, we help you choose the right technique, finish and setup for your product.
Contact us for more information or a custom quote. Our team is ready to respond quickly and practically to your request.
Frequently Asked Questions: Contract Laminating
What exactly is contract laminating?
You provide your own materials, and Zwartz handles the laminating process. You benefit from our machines, expertise and finishing — without investing in equipment yourself.
What types of laminating machines does Zwartz use?
We use a belt calender (roll-to-roll), a hotmelt system (dot and full-cover coating), and a flatbed calender (roll-to-roll, sheet-to-sheet). Each supports different materials and finishes.
What’s the maximum width Zwartz can laminate?
All our machines can process materials up to 2500 mm wide.
Which materials can be laminated?
We laminate textiles, nonwovens, foils, foams, scent-infused layers and composites. We select the best technique based on the material and desired performance.
Is contract laminating suitable for small batches?
Yes. We handle both small and large runs. Machines can be used by the half-day, which makes testing or short-term scaling very accessible.
What types of products benefit from laminating?
Applications include protective covers, packaging, insulation foils, outdoor products and sandwich panels. The method suits products that need to resist water, heat, wear or stress.
Which industries use contract laminating?
Our customers work in construction, packaging, industry, horticulture and composite manufacturing. The method is widely applicable for functional and protective products.
Can Zwartz help choose the right materials and technique?
Yes. We advise on adhesive type, laminating method and functional requirements — like flexibility, insulation or breathability — tailored to your needs.
What are the benefits of outsourcing laminating to Zwartz?
You avoid investing in machines or expertise, while gaining access to our knowledge, short lead times and flexible production. We can start quickly, thanks to our in-house adhesives and machines.
Why choose local production?
Local production means shorter lines of communication, faster turnaround and better control over quality and planning. You avoid delays and miscommunication common in international outsourcing.
