Key Facts
- 1,680 denier ballistic polyester — tough woven fabric resists abrasion and wear
- Padded laptop sleeve — fits most 15-inch laptops in a dedicated side-entry pocket
- EVA-molded top lid — protects phone, sunglasses, or valuables from impact
- Zoned spacer mesh back — padded mesh promotes airflow during carry
Description
Built for daily commutes
The Port Authority Form Backpack is a structured, protective pack made from 1,680 denier ballistic polyester. Its EVA-molded top lid shields phone, sunglasses, or valuables, while a side-entry padded laptop sleeve fits most 15-inch laptops. The padded main compartment includes a zippered mesh pocket, and the front compartment offers a padded tablet sleeve, organizer pockets, and elastic accessory holders.
Comfort and organization
Zoned spacer mesh padding on the back and shoulder straps adds breathable comfort, and an adjustable slide sternum strap helps stabilize the load. Side stretch-mesh pockets keep a water bottle within reach, and a built-in grab handle offers a quick carry option.
Ready for your brand
The front panel provides a clean canvas for embroidery or heat transfer. Embroidery delivers a raised, textured mark ideal for bold logos, while heat transfer reproduces photographic or multi-color artwork with fine detail.
Specifications
| Brand | Port Authority |
|---|---|
| GTIN | 00191265672528 |
| Material | 1,680 denier ballistic polyester |
| Dimensions | 19"h x 11.5"w x 6.5"d |
| Weight | 29.76 oz |
| Pockets | Padded laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, organizer pockets, side stretch-mesh pockets |
| Strap | Padded spacer mesh shoulder straps with adjustable slide sternum strap |
Decoration & Imprint
2 methods
Your logo is placed on the front panel of the backpack. Embroidery stitches your design directly into the fabric, creating a raised, textured mark that holds bold shapes and readable lettering. Heat Transfer — Four Color / 4CP applies a smooth, thin film that reproduces photographic or multi-color artwork with fine detail. For artwork with bold, solid shapes, embroidery is a strong choice; for gradients or many colors, heat transfer delivers faithful reproduction.
Embroideryone-time setup $35.00 · Full color
Embroidery stitches your design directly into the fabric, building artwork from dense, interlocking threads rather than laying ink on the surface. Each color is its own thread in a solid shade. The result is a raised, tactile mark with the soft sheen of thread and a slightly dimensional edge. Each shape reads as a clean, saturated block, and the sewn-in design resists fading, peeling, and wear through repeated washing.
Heat Transfer — Four Color / 4CPFull-color imprint · 1 location included · one-time setup $30.00
Four-color-process heat transfer prints your design in CMYK onto a release film, then bonds it to the garment under heat and pressure. It reproduces photographs, gradients, and many-color artwork with continuous-tone fidelity that solid spot inks cannot match. The finished mark reads as a smooth, low-profile layer at the surface; color is built from blended process inks, landing close to brand references rather than as exact spot solids.
Production & Delivery
approx. 5 business days production
- Free digital proof — within 24 hours. After we receive your artwork, we will e-mail you the proof. Production time begins after your approval. We allow up to two proof edits at no additional charge.
- Production: approximately 5 business days after proof approval. Production time is for the default full-color imprint in one location. It may increase for multiple imprint locations and large product quantities. Add 24 hours for your free digital proof.
- FedEx Shipping: Transit time depends on the shipping option and destination. Enter your ZIP code below for estimated arrival dates and shipping prices.
Arrival dates are shown at checkout.
Questions & Answers
Ask about sizing, imprinting or turnaround
- What is the minimum order quantity?
- The minimum order is 18 pieces with Heat Transfer — Four Color / 4CP.
- How much does it cost per unit?
- Pricing falls with quantity: 18–23 pieces $63.04 each, 24–47 pieces $62.92 each, 48–71 pieces $62.78 each, 72–143 pieces $62.63 each, 144–5,000 pieces $62.63 each. Prices are per unit, imprint included — one-time setup charged separately.
- Is there a setup charge?
- Yes — a one-time setup charge of $30.00 per order. The imprint itself is included in the unit price.
- How long does production take?
- Production typically takes approximately 5 business days after proof approval; a free digital proof is e-mailed within 24 hours of receiving artwork.
- What decoration methods are available?
- Embroidery (one-time setup $35.00 · Full color); Heat Transfer — Four Color / 4CP (Full-color imprint · 1 location included · one-time setup $30.00).
From our decoration and product guides
- What does an embroidered logo look like?
- Embroidery stitches the design directly into the fabric, building the artwork from dense, interlocking threads rather than laying ink on the surface. Each color is its own thread in a solid shade. The result is a raised, tactile mark with the soft sheen of thread and a slightly dimensional edge, and the sewn-in design resists fading, peeling and wear through repeated washing. More about Embroidery →
- What artwork is a poor fit for embroidery?
- Hairline strokes, very small type and continuous-tone gradients. Each stitch occupies real space in the fabric, so fine lines and small text round off and shading cannot be reproduced. Embroidery is at its best with logos and lettering built from bold, solid shapes, where each color stitches as its own thread shade. For photographic or gradient artwork choose a full-color method; for crisp hairline detail choose screen print. More about Embroidery →
- How are embroidery thread colors matched to my brand colors?
- Each color in the design is stitched in a solid thread shade chosen to match your artwork. Where a product offers it, Pantone (PMS) color matching is an option for an additional charge per color, selecting the thread closest to your Pantone reference; otherwise the embroiderer picks the nearest standard thread color. More about Embroidery →
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SKU: SNR0002997IN STOCK
SKU: SNR0002997
Port Authority Form Backpack
Starting At$62.63each, imprint included — one-time setup charged separately
A practical choice for travel, trade shows, and employee kits.
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