PRINTING United Expo brings people together from every corner of the printing industry to refresh their knowledge, foster connections with old friends and new acquaintances alike, and see the latest technology that is driving innovation.

This year’s Expo is expected to be especially strong on that last point. The sold-out show floor will play host to technologies that span diverse printing segments, including apparel decoration, label and package printing, wide-format printing, and commercial printing. The cherry on top is the presence of some of this year’s best of the best: recipients of the 2025 Pinnacle Product Awards.

Read on to learn about a few of the 2025 Pinnacle Products from the apparel decorating space that will be on display during the largest and most comprehensive printing event in North America, being held this year in sunny Orlando, Florida, Oct. 22-24.

Non-Output Products

M&R Printing Equipment – Booth 1566

Product: QUATRO CUTTER X Direct-to-Film Transfer Film Cutter

Award: Lasers/Routers/Cutters (Less than 4×8′)

The M&R QUATRO CUTTER X Direct-to-Film (DTF) Transfer Film Cutter is a versatile cutting system designed to automate PET film cutting after transfers are printed and cured on the M&R QUATRO DTF Transfer Printing System. It uses a rotary wheel blade for cutting along the X-axis of PET film.

Other highlights include:

• Cutting at speeds of up to 90 linear ft./hr.
• Optic reflective sensor for crop mark detection and linear cutting.
• Color touchscreen control panel for easy setup of cutting commands.

Fisher Textiles – Booth 3676

Product: DD7703 Lined Flag

Award: Media — Textile — Flag

One of Fisher Textiles’ three Pinnacle Products this year was the DD7703 Lined Flag. Designed for wide-format, two-sided outdoor applications, the lightweight media has a width of 126″. By combining the printable surface and a light-blocking coating into a single substrate, it eliminates the need for a separate liner.

Other features include:

• Weighs just 5.6 oz./sq. yd., balancing lightness with performance.
• Compatible with dye-sublimation (both transfer and direct) and UV-curable printing.
• Provides consistent performance and efficiency.

“Among [our Pinnacle Product] winners is DD7703 Lined Flag, launching at PRINTING United Expo,” Sharon Roland, key accounts and Midwest sales manager, Fisher Textiles, said in an email. “[It’s] a lightweight outdoor fabric with an integrated Silver Flag liner that eliminates the need for a separate light-blocking layer — delivering sharp prints, excellent opacity, and durability for applications such as street pole banners, feather flags, and two-sided displays. We have proudly participated in this competition since 2015, earning a total of 27 awards, and what we value most is the opportunity to witness the innovation and creativity that continue to drive the growth and evolution of the digital print industry.”