UniNet IColor 560 vs Brother GT-381

The Brother GT-381 (DTG) and the Uninet iColor 560 (White Toner Transfer) represent two competing philosophies in garment decoration. The Brother prints liquid ink directly into the fibers, which offers a soft feel but is limited mostly to cotton. The Uninet iColor 560 uses laser-printed toner that is transferred to the garment via a two-step paper process, allowing you to decorate almost any surface including cotton, polyester, wood, and even metal. The Uninet’s biggest advantage is its lack of maintenance; since it uses dry toner rather than liquid ink, it never suffers from clogged heads—even if you don't use it for weeks. The Brother GT-381 requires constant use and cleaning to stay operational. While DTG prints generally have a better 'hand-feel' on t-shirts, the Uninet is vastly more versatile for a business that wants to make hats, mugs, and hard goods alongside apparel. For a low-maintenance business that needs to print on a variety of substrates, the Uninet iColor 560 is the superior choice. It wins because it is virtually maintenance-free and incredibly flexible.