Standard DTF Transfers
CMYK + white ink base with hot instant peel — vibrant, durable, and rated for 100+ washes on any fabric.
STAHLS vs Eagle Print: DTF Transfer Comparison
DTF Transfer Comparison
STAHLS vs. Eagle DTF Print: Which Fits Your Business?
Here's an honest, side-by-side look at two respected transfer companies — turnaround, gang sheet flexibility, specialty options, and ordering — so you can decide which DTF supplier fits the way your shop actually works.
Same-day production Hot instant peel 24/7 local pickup No minimums
First, credit where it's due. STAHLS is a heritage name in the heat-transfer industry, trusted by decorators for more than 90 years and known for its UltraColor MAX transfer technology. This page isn't about which company is "better" — both are credible. It's about which one is built around the features that matter most to your business.
Side by Side
STAHLS vs. Eagle Print: How Eagle Stacks Up
STAHLS is an established, respected transfer company with a long track record. Eagle DTF Print takes a flexibility-first approach — built around fast same-day production, gang sheet ordering, a wide specialty range, and Chicago-area convenience. Here's exactly what Eagle brings to the table.
Feature
Eagle DTF Print
Notes
Same-Day Production Cut-Off
2 PM CT
Late weekday cut-off — fits mid-day ordering
Saturday Production
1 PM CT
Weekend production for tight Monday deliveries
24/7 Convenient Pickup
Yes
Pick up your order any time, day or night
Order Flexibility
3 Ways
Gang sheet builder, upload your own, or by size
Minimum Order
None
Order any size, any quantity
Standard DTF Transfers
Available
CMYK + white ink, hot instant peel
Glitter DTF Transfers
Available
Specialty apparel decoration
Glow-in-the-Dark DTF
Available
Event and promotional apparel
UV DTF Stickers
Available
Hard-surface decoration
Blank Apparel
Available
Gildan & Bella+Canvas tees and hoodies
Supplies & Equipment
Available
Ink, film, powder, printers, heat presses
Free Sample Pack
Available
Try before you commit to volume
Shipping
Nationwide
Free over $99 · ships from Chicago area
For a print shop weighing the best DTF transfer company for its workflow, the deciding factors are usually turnaround, ordering flexibility, and product range. Here's how Eagle handles each.
Speed
Turnaround Time — Built Around Your Schedule
For shops running on tight deadlines, turnaround is often the deciding factor. Both companies offer same-day production and ship nationwide — Eagle's advantage is a later cut-off, weekend production, and round-the-clock pickup.
A Later Same-Day Cut-Off
Eagle DTF Print runs same-day production for orders placed by 2 PM CT on weekdays and 1 PM CT on Saturdays. For shops in Central, Mountain, or Pacific time — or anyone who finalizes orders mid-day — that later window is a practical fit for fast DTF transfer turnaround. Saturday production helps with weekend events and tight Monday deliveries.
24/7 Pickup & Fast Regional Transit
Place your order before the cut-off and collect it the same day — any hour you need it — with 24/7 convenient local pickup in Arlington Heights, IL. Eagle's Chicago-area location also means favorable ground transit times to the Midwest, South, and Great Plains, so nationwide orders arrive quickly too.
Value
Pricing & Gang Sheets — Most Per Square Inch
Price-per-square-inch only tells half the story. What really moves your effective cost is how efficiently you can fill a sheet — and whether you're paying setup fees or hitting minimums.
Fill Every Inch — Pay Only for What You Use
With Eagle's gang sheet model, you arrange multiple designs on a single sheet and pay only for the space you fill — no wasted area, no setup fees, and no minimum order. Mixed small-run jobs across several designs become far more economical per piece.
Build It or Upload It — Your Call
Use the built-in gang sheet builder to lay designs out in your browser, or upload your own pre-built sheet if you prefer to design in your own software. Either way, shipping is free on orders over $99.
Quality & Range
Print Quality & Transfer Types
STAHLS earned its reputation honestly — UltraColor MAX is genuinely strong transfer technology. Eagle matches professional DTF quality and widens the menu with specialty finishes most suppliers don't carry in-house.
Glitter DTF Transfers
Add premium sparkle to apparel and branded merchandise — a finish standard DTF can't replicate.
Glow-in-the-Dark DTF
Perfect for events, seasonal promos, and standout designs that come alive in low light.
UV DTF Stickers
Decorate tumblers, mugs, glassware, laptops, and phone cases — no heat press required for most surfaces.
Free Sample Pack
Evaluate color, durability, and application performance before committing to a volume order — on the house.
Professional DTF
Consistent, retail-ready transfers trusted by decorators and print shops for production runs of any size.
One-Stop Ordering
Blanks, Supplies & Equipment — All Under One Roof
For shops building a full print-on-demand operation, sourcing transfers, blanks, and gear from one vendor cuts friction and shipping costs. Eagle DTF Print is built to be that single supplier.
Blank Apparel, Ready to Press
Order Gildan and Bella+Canvas t-shirts and hoodies right alongside your transfers — one cart, one shipment, one supplier.
Browse Blank ApparelPremium Supplies & Equipment
Running your own line? Source everything you need to print in-house from one trusted supplier:
- Premium DTF Ink
- Premium Hot Instant Peel DTF Film
- Premium DTF Adhesive Powder
- All-in-One DTF Printer Bundle
- UV DTF Printer
- Professional Heat Press Machine
About Eagle
Who Is Eagle DTF Print?
A Chicago-area DTF transfer company shipping nationwide — built to give decorators speed, flexibility, and a complete product range in one place.
A Full-Range DTF Partner
From its Arlington Heights, IL facility, Eagle DTF Print produces direct to film transfers, UV DTF stickers, glitter and glow-in-the-dark transfers, blank apparel, DTF supplies, and printing equipment. Tax-exempt accounts are available for qualifying businesses, and free sample packs let you evaluate quality before committing to volume.
Trusted by Businesses Nationwide
Eagle DTF Print has proudly served 15,000+ customers as of June 2026 — apparel decorators, Etsy sellers, print shops, and clothing brands across the United States who rely on fast, consistent production order after order. Same-day shipping, hot instant peel, and no minimums keep their work moving.
Trusted Nationwide
15,000+
customers served as of June 2026
Print shops, small businesses, and clothing brands across the United States choose Eagle DTF Print for fast, reliable production and consistent, retail-ready results.
Eagle DTF Print
515 W Golf Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
United States
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
United States
Questions, Answered
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eagle DTF Print cheaper than STAHLS?
Effective cost depends on how you order. Eagle DTF Print's gang sheet model lets you fill one sheet with multiple designs and pay only for the space you use — with no setup fees and no minimums. For shops running mixed small-run jobs, that flexibility often lowers the real cost per design.
Does Eagle DTF Print ship as fast as STAHLS?
Yes. Eagle DTF Print offers same-day production for orders placed by 2 PM CT on weekdays and 1 PM CT on Saturdays, plus 24/7 local pickup in Arlington Heights, IL. Both companies ship nationwide, and Eagle's Chicago-area location gives fast ground transit across much of the country.
What transfer types does Eagle DTF Print offer?
Eagle's range spans standard DTF transfers, glitter DTF transfers, glow-in-the-dark DTF transfers, and UV DTF stickers for hard surfaces like tumblers and phone cases. That specialty lineup lets decorators offer finishes beyond what a standard DTF-only catalog provides — all from a single supplier.
Is Eagle DTF Print based in the US?
Yes. Eagle DTF Print produces all transfers in the United States at its Arlington Heights, Illinois facility, in the Chicago area. Orders ship nationwide, and local customers can take advantage of 24/7 convenient pickup directly from the production facility.
Does Eagle DTF Print have a minimum order?
No. Eagle DTF Print has no minimum order on any product. You can order a single transfer by size, a small custom gang sheet, or a large production run — the pricing scales to whatever your project needs, without forcing unnecessary inventory.
Can I try Eagle's transfers before a large order?
Yes. Eagle DTF Print offers free sample packs so you can evaluate color quality, durability, and application before committing to volume. Local shops can also place an order and collect it the same day with 24/7 pickup to test the transfers on their own garments first.
The Bottom Line
Why More Businesses Are Choosing Eagle DTF Print
When weighing a DTF supplier, decorators focus on the factors that move production efficiency and margin. Eagle combines them in one place:
- 24/7 convenient local pickup in Arlington Heights, IL
- Same-day production (2 PM CT weekdays, 1 PM CT Saturday)
- Hot instant peel — no cooling wait
- No minimum order requirements
- Gang sheet builder + upload option
- Specialty transfers: glitter, glow, UV DTF
- Blank apparel, supplies & equipment in-house
- 100+ wash durability, made in the USA
- Free shipping on orders over $99
- Tax-exempt accounts for qualifying businesses
Ready to Choose Your DTF Partner?
Two Respected Companies. One Built for Your Workflow.
STAHLS and Eagle DTF Print are both credible names in the transfer industry. If you value a late same-day cut-off, 24/7 pickup, gang sheet flexibility, a full specialty range, and no minimums, Eagle DTF Print is built with your shop in mind.
24/7 Convenient Pickup Same-Day Production No Minimum Orders Hot Instant Peel 100+ Wash Durability Made in the USA Free Shipping Over $99
Same-day production. Order by 2 PM CT. 24/7 pickup in Arlington Heights, IL. No minimums. Free shipping over $99.