Key Facts
- Made from post-consumer recycled materials — rPET fiber created by melting down plastic bottles
- Super-tough, non-crease FortiWeave fabric — lightweight yet durable for daily use
- Water-resistant zippers, lining & fabric — eco-conscious, fluorocarbon-free material
- CrashPad Cocoon Tech laptop sleeve — suspends and cushions devices up to 16"
- Troubadour is B Corp certified — meets high standards of verified performance and transparency
Description
Materials & Construction
The Troubadour Apex Backpack 4.0 is crafted from post-consumer recycled polyester (rPET), obtained by melting down existing plastic bottles and other material sources to create new polyester fiber. The super-tough, non-crease FortiWeave fabric is lightweight yet durable, and innovative construction techniques save weight without sacrificing strength. Water-resistant zippers, lining, and fabric use an eco-conscious, fluorocarbon-free material.
Organization & Comfort
Designed for everyday use, this backpack features a double zippered main compartment, a zippered padded laptop compartment that accommodates most laptops up to 16", and a CrashPad Cocoon Tech laptop sleeve that suspends and cushions your device. Multiple pockets—including front, side, interior, and valuables pockets—keep essentials organized. Adjustable sculpted padded shoulder straps and a padded non-slip carrying handle provide all-day comfort.
Branding & Certification
Your logo can be applied via heat transfer or embroidery, creating a smooth, flexible mark or a raised, textured finish. Troubadour is B Corp certified, voluntarily meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency across governance, workers, community, environment, and customers.
Specifications
| Brand | Troubadour |
|---|---|
| Material | Recycled polyester (rPET), FortiWeave fabric |
| Dimensions | 12.5" W x 19" H x 6" D |
| Weight | 4.25 lb |
| Pockets | Double zippered main, padded laptop, front zippered, 2 side slip, interior slip, interior zippered mesh, exterior and interior valuables |
| Strap | Adjustable sculpted padded shoulder straps, padded non-slip carrying handle |
| Care | Spot clean, air dry |
| Origin | Imported, decorated in USA |
Decoration & Imprint
2 methods
Your logo is applied to the front face of the backpack. Heat transfer produces a smooth, thin applied layer that flexes with the material, ideal for solid spot-color artwork. Embroidery creates a raised, textured mark with the soft sheen of real stitching, best for bold shapes and lettering. Choose heat transfer for flat, even color coverage or embroidery for a dimensional finish.
Heat TransferPMS1 color/location included · one-time setup $95.00 · Up to 4 colors
Heat transfer prints your design in premixed spot inks onto a film, then bonds that film to the surface under heat and pressure. Each color goes down as its own solid ink, so edges stay crisp and color stays even across the mark. The result reads as a smooth, thin bonded layer — low-profile and flexible enough to move with the fabric, not ink soaked into the cloth.
EmbroideryPMSone-time setup $100.00 · 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.
Production & Delivery
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: 5 business days after proof approval. Production time is for the default single-location, one-color imprint. It may increase for multiple imprint locations, additional colors, 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 1 piece with Heat Transfer.
- How much does it cost per unit?
- 1–5,000 pieces $356.69 each. Prices are per unit, imprint included — one-time setup charged separately.
- Is there a setup charge?
- Yes — a one-time setup charge of $95.00 per order. The imprint itself is included in the unit price.
- How long does production take?
- Production takes 5 business days after proof approval; a free digital proof is e-mailed within 24 hours of receiving artwork.
- What decoration methods are available?
- Heat Transfer (1 color/location included · one-time setup $95.00 · Up to 4 colors); Embroidery (one-time setup $100.00 · Full color).
From our decoration and product guides
- What is a heat transfer imprint?
- Heat transfer prints the design in premixed spot inks onto a film, then bonds that film to the surface under heat and pressure. Each color goes down as its own solid ink, so edges stay crisp and color stays even across the mark. The result is a smooth, thin bonded layer that flexes with the material rather than ink soaked into the cloth. More about Transfer →
- Can heat transfer print photographs or gradients?
- Standard heat transfer prints spot colors as flat solids, so photographic art, gradients and tonal blends are not a fit; those need a process-color transfer, which many products list as a four-color or full-color transfer option. Very small text and hairline elements may also soften slightly at the bonded edge, while crisp lines and fine solid detail hold well. More about Transfer →
- 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 →
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SKU: HTP0014651OUT OF STOCK
SKU: HTP0014651
Troubadour Apex Backpack 4.0
Starting At$356.69each, imprint included — one-time setup charged separately
Ideal for travel, trade shows, and employee kits.
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