Barbanti Industrial Finishing Equipment & Garment Presses in South Africa
Authorised Barbanti distributor — Italian-made finishing systems, sales, installation & support
From the revolutionary FinishBox automated finishing system and precision shirt finishers to vacuum ironing tables, trouser toppers, and steam generators, Unicorp brings the full Barbanti range to South African dry cleaners, commercial laundries, hotels, and garment manufacturers. Over 40 years of Italian engineering excellence, backed by Unicorp’s local expertise.
Industries We Serve with Barbanti Solutions
Barbanti industrial finishing equipment serves every sector of the professional garment care and textile finishing industry in South Africa.
Dry Cleaners
Professional shirt finishers, trouser toppers, and spotting units for premium garment presentation.
Commercial Laundries
High-throughput finishing systems including the FinishBox for automated garment processing.
Hotels & HORECA
Steam ironing tables and finishing equipment for hotel laundry operations and uniform care.
Garment Manufacturing
Production-line finishing presses, ironing tables, and steam generators for clothing factories.
Communities & Healthcare
Durable finishing equipment for institutional laundry operations in hospitals and care facilities.
Barbanti Product Range
As South Africa’s authorised Barbanti distributor, Unicorp supplies the complete range of Italian-made industrial finishing equipment and spare parts.
Automated Finishing Systems
The revolutionary FinishBox system — automated garment finishing capable of processing over 200 garments per hour. As easy as hanging a garment. Patent pending technology.
- › Mod. 950 FinishBox — Automated finishing
- › 200+ garments per hour throughput
- › Steam & air finishing technology
- › Minimal operator training required
- › Dramatically reduces labour costs
Shirt Finishers & Presses
Technologically advanced shirt finishing machines for professional garment pressing. Precision engineering for wrinkle-free results on shirts, blouses, and formal wear.
- › Mod. 494 — Advanced shirt finisher
- › Collar & cuff finishing
- › Body pressing systems
- › Adjustable finishing parameters
- › Energy-efficient operation
Trouser Toppers
Professional trouser topping and pressing machines for crease-perfect finishing. Models for standard pressing and upper pleats finishing.
- › Mod. TP65 — Standard trouser topper
- › Mod. TP67 — Upper pleats finishing
- › Adjustable leg width settings
- › Steam & vacuum operation
- › Heavy-duty construction
Vacuum Ironing Tables
Professional vacuum and steam ironing tables for general garment pressing. Built-in vacuum suction, heated surfaces, and steam function.
- › Mod. TV/80 — Compact vacuum table
- › Mod. TV/100 — Full-size vacuum table
- › Heated & vacuum surface
- › Integrated steam function
- › Ergonomic operator design
Spotting Units
Professional stain removal and pre-treatment workstations for dry cleaning operations. Standard and plus models with integrated steam, air, and chemical dispensing.
- › Mod. SM10 — Standard spotting unit
- › Mod. SM20 — Plus spotting unit
- › Integrated steam & air supply
- › Chemical dispensing system
- › Stainless steel construction
Steam Generators & Parts
Electric steam generators to power Barbanti finishing equipment. Plus genuine spare parts to keep your systems running at peak performance.
- › Mod. G1-G2 — Electric steam generator 5L
- › High-pressure steam output
- › Automatic water feed
- › Genuine Barbanti spare parts
- › Replacement components & seals
Popular Barbanti Equipment
Our most requested Barbanti machines — Italian-engineered finishing systems proven in South African dry cleaning and laundry operations.
Mod. 950 FinishBox
The evolution of garment finishing. The patented FinishBox processes over 200 garments per hour — as simple as hanging a garment on the rail. Dramatically reduces labour costs while delivering consistent professional finishing quality.
Patent PendingMod. 494 Shirt Finisher
Technologically advanced shirt finishing with precision temperature, steam, and pressure controls. Delivers wrinkle-free results on shirts, blouses, and formal wear. Built for continuous operation.
Top SellerMod. TP65 Trouser Topper
Professional trouser pressing with adjustable settings for different fabric weights and styles. Steam and vacuum operation delivers crisp, professional creases. Top seller across South African dry cleaning operations.
Top SellerWhy Choose Unicorp for Barbanti in South Africa
Authorised Distributor
Genuine Barbanti equipment with full manufacturer warranty. Italian-made quality backed by official support — no grey imports, only authorised products.
Italian Engineering
Barbanti equipment is designed and manufactured in Italy with patented technology, premium components, and energy-efficient systems built for long-term reliability.
Installation & Training
Professional installation and hands-on operator training for every Barbanti machine. We configure your system and train your team for maximum productivity.
Ongoing Technical Support
Phone support, troubleshooting, and service visits from a team with decades of experience in industrial finishing equipment. Spare parts stocked locally.
Getting Started with Barbanti
From initial consultation to ongoing support — here’s how Unicorp helps you implement the right Barbanti finishing system.
Consultation
We assess your garment volumes, workflow, and finishing requirements to recommend the right Barbanti equipment.
Equipment Selection
Choose from our full Barbanti range — finishers, toppers, ironing tables, spotting units, and steam generators matched to your operation.
Installation & Training
Our technicians install your equipment, configure settings, and train your operators to get maximum productivity from day one.
Ongoing Support
Local spare parts, technical support, and service whenever you need it. We keep your Barbanti system running at peak performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Universe Corp (Unicorp) is the authorised Barbanti distributor for South Africa, providing sales, installation, training, spare parts, and after-sales support for the full Barbanti range of Italian-made industrial finishing equipment, garment presses, ironing tables, and steam generators.
Unicorp supplies the full Barbanti product range including the FinishBox automated finishing system (Mod. 950), shirt finishers (Mod. 494), trouser toppers (Mod. TP65, TP67), vacuum ironing tables (Mod. TV/80, TV/100), spotting units (Mod. SM10, SM20), electric steam generators (Mod. G1-G2), and all related spare parts.
Barbanti equipment serves dry cleaning operations, commercial and industrial laundries, hotels and hospitality (HORECA), garment manufacturing, uniform rental services, and community care facilities. Any business requiring professional garment finishing benefits from Barbanti’s Italian-engineered solutions.
Yes. Unicorp provides complete installation, operator training, and ongoing technical support for all Barbanti equipment. Our team has extensive experience with industrial finishing systems and can advise on the optimal equipment configuration for your specific operation.
Yes. Unicorp maintains local stock of Barbanti spare parts and consumables. Local stock means fast turnaround — essential for minimising downtime in busy dry cleaning and laundry operations.
The Barbanti FinishBox (Mod. 950) is a patented automated garment finishing system capable of finishing over 200 garments per hour. It works as simply as hanging a garment — the FinishBox uses steam and air to smooth and finish garments automatically, dramatically reducing labour requirements and increasing productivity in laundry and dry cleaning operations.
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