"A sufficiently roomy backpack for the everyday."
32cm wide x 37cm tall x 8cm deep
The zipper backpack has a flat base like the shoulderbags and a slight taper which makes it great for smaller backs.
It also perfect for carrying a 13" laptop.
Zipper Backpack
Zipper Backpack - Superb Grevillea (Raspberry)
$185.00 (inc GST) - this fabric has just been released
A screen printed fabric by Tegan Rose of Ink & Spindle
Printed on a heavy weight organic linen base fabric, this design is a large scale layered design.
As this design has a very large repeat, you will be able to select the panel before the product you've ordered is sewn.
Zipper Backpack - Watercolour (Natural)
$185.00 (inc GST) - this fabric has just been released
A screen printed fabric by Lara Cameron of Ink & Spindle.
Printed on an 100% organic linen base fabric, this design is a brand new design featuring overlaid pixelated greyscale stripes.
As this fabric has a large repeat each product will be quite unique.
Zipper Backpack - Rough Rose (Burnt)
$185.00 (inc GST) - this fabric has just been released
A screen printed design by Julie Paterson of Cloth, Sydney
Printed on 100% hemp upholstery base fabric, this vintage inspired design shows an oversize rose motif over an organic grid of loosely gridded lines.
As this design has a very large repeat, you will be able to select the panel before the product you've ordered is sewn.
Zipper Backpack - Waratah (Charcoal)
$185.00 (inc GST) - this fabric has just been released
A screen printed fabric by Lara Cameron of Ink & Spindle
Printed on an organic linen base fabric, this is a brand new lino cut style floral design over a background of repeated white blocks.
As this design has a very large repeat, you will be able to select the panel before the product you've ordered is sewn.
Zipper Backpack - Wrens (Charcoal)
$185.00 (inc GST) - a very limited amount of this fabric printed
A screen printed fabric by Tegan Rose of Ink & Spindle.
Printed on an 100% organic cotton base fabric, this design is a limited edition of this very popular print.
As this fabric has a large repeat each product will be quite unique.
Zipper Backpack - Watercolour (Charcoal)
$185.00 (inc GST) - a very limited amount of this fabric printed
A screen printed fabric by Lara Cameron of Ink & Spindle.
Printed on an 100% organic linen base fabric, this design is a limited edition of this brand new design featuring overlaid pixelated greyscale stripes .
As this fabric has a large repeat each product will be quite unique.
Zipper Backpack - Leuca @ 50% (Grey)
$185.00 (inc GST)
A digitally printed design by Lara Cameron of Ink & Spindle
Printed at mattt HQ on a heavyweight synthetic canvas, this is the first design we've created in two scales, 50% and 100%.
This vibrant pattern shows a layered floral design on a solid blue grey background.
Zipper Backpack - Leuca @ 100% (Grey)
$185.00 (inc GST)
A digitally printed design by Lara Cameron of Ink & Spindle
Printed at mattt HQ on a heavyweight synthetic canvas, this is the first design we've created in two scales, 50% and 100%.
This vibrant pattern shows a layered floral design on a solid blue grey background.
Zipper Backpack - Birch Forest (Ochre)
$185.00 (inc GST)
A digitally printed design by Lara Cameron of Ink & Spindle
Printed at mattt HQ on a heavyweight synthetic canvas.
This vertical pattern shows a subtle birch forest and bird design on a watercolour background.
Zipper Backpack - Birch Forest (Smokey)
$185.00 (inc GST)
A digitally printed design by Lara Cameron of Ink & Spindle
Printed at mattt HQ on a heavyweight synthetic canvas.
This vertical pattern shows a subtle birch forest and bird design on a watercolour background.
Zipper Backpack - Birch Forest (Ruby)
$185.00 (inc GST)
A digitally printed design by Lara Cameron of Ink & Spindle
Printed at mattt HQ on a heavyweight synthetic canvas.
This vertical pattern shows a subtle birch forest and bird design on a watercolour background.
Zipper Backpack - Birch Forest (Marine)
$185.00 (inc GST)
A digitally printed design by Lara Cameron of Ink & Spindle
Printed at mattt HQ on a heavyweight synthetic canvas.
This vertical pattern shows a subtle birch forest and bird design on a watercolour background.
Zipper Backpack - Melbourne Map (Grey)
$185.00 (inc GST)
A digitally printed fabric by illustrator Michelle Mackintosh
Printed on a heavy polyester canvas, this engaging design shows the streets and laneways of inner city Melbourne.
Zipper Backpack - Muddy (Group)
$185.00 (inc GST)
A digitally printed design by Emma Kidd of Benconservato
Printed at mattt HQ on a heavyweight synthetic canvas.
This illustrative design shows a group of characters (possibly cats, horses, dogs or quite possibly a combination of these).
Zipper Backpack - Manon Aux Champs (Green)
$185.00 (inc GST)
A digitally printed design by Emma Kidd of Benconservato
Printed at mattt HQ on a heavyweight synthetic canvas.
This illustrative design shows a small monster character with overlaid text from an old French book.
Zipper Backpack - La Fille Aux Pieds Nus (Pink)
$185.00 (inc GST)
A digitally printed design by Emma Kidd of Benconservato
Printed at mattt HQ on a heavyweight synthetic canvas.
This illustrative design shows a small monster character with overlaid text from an old French book.
Zipper Backpack - Cuisenaire Blocks (Flat)
$185.00 (inc GST)
A digital fabric created by scanning vintage cuisenaire rods.
Cuisenaire blocks (or rods) were originally used as an aid to teach mathematics in primary schools.
Further information about their inventor, Georges Cuisenaire and this fascinating object can be found in this wikipedia article.
Zipper Backpack - Cuisenaire Blocks (Green)
$185.00 (inc GST)
A digital fabric created by scanning vintage cuisenaire rods.
Cuisenaire blocks (or rods) were originally used as an aid to teach mathematics in primary schools.
Further information about their inventor, Georges Cuisenaire and this fascinating object can be found in this wikipedia article.
Zipper Backpack - Cuisenaire Blocks (Square)
$185.00 (inc GST)
A digital fabric created by scanning vintage cuisenaire rods.
Cuisenaire blocks (or rods) were originally used as an aid to teach mathematics in primary schools.
Further information about their inventor, Georges Cuisenaire and this fascinating object can be found in this wikipedia article.
Zipper Backpack - Coffee Machine (Grey Grid)
$185.00 (inc GST)
A digitally printed design by Matthew Thomson
Printed at mattt HQ on a heavyweight synthetic canvas, this is one of a new range of monochromatic technical designs.
This fabric features a schematic cross-section of a benchtop coffee machine over a textured gridded background.
Zipper Backpack - Wrens (Ink Blue)
$185.00 (inc GST) - only a few more are available in this fabric
A screen printed fabric by Tegan Rose of Ink & Spindle.
Printed on an 100% hemp commercial weight upholstery base fabric, this design is the original version of the very popular wrens print.
As this fabric has a large repeat each product will be quite unique.
Zipper Backpack - Cyclist Tweed (Reflective)
$185.00 (inc GST) - only a few more are available in this fabric
A reflective tweed imported from Dashing Tweeds, UK
This is a unique fabric combining the understatement of traditional tweed with the performance of reflective 3M yarn.
Zipper Backpack - Connect (Charcoal)
$185.00 (inc GST) - only a few more are available in this fabric
A screen printed design by Julie Paterson of Cloth, Sydney
Printed on 100% hemp upholstery base fabric, this understated design shows an organic grid of textured charcoal and vibrant orange/red dots.
As this fabric has a large repeat each product will be quite unique.
Zipper Backpack - Superb Grevillea (Mustard)
$185.00 (inc GST) - only a few more are available in this fabric
A screen printed fabric by Tegan Rose of Ink & Spindle
Printed on a heavy weight organic cotton and hemp upholstery base fabric, this design is a large scale layered design.
As this design has a very large repeat, you will be able to select the panel before the product you've ordered is sewn.
Zipper Backpack - Superb Grevillea (Charcoal)
$185.00 (inc GST) - only a few more are available in this fabric
A screen printed fabric by Tegan Rose of Ink & Spindle
Printed on a heavy weight organic cotton and hemp upholstery base fabric, this design is a large scale layered design.
As this design has a very large repeat, you will be able to select the panel before the product you've ordered is sewn.
Zipper Backpack - Ginkgo Leaf (Charcoal)
$185.00 (inc GST) - only a few more are available in this fabric
A screen printed design by Lara Cameron of Ink & Spindle
Printed on a heavy weight commercial grade upholstery base fabric, this design is an understated version of the very popular ginkgo leaf print.
As this fabric has a large repeat each product will be quite unique.
Zipper Backpack - Rooftop (Charcoal)
$185.00 (inc GST) - only a few more are available in this fabric
A screen printed design by Lara Cameron of Ink & Spindle
Printed on a heavyweight organic cotton and hemp canvas basecloth, this delightful print features an overlapping village of houses interspersed with trees and old style bicycles.
As this fabric has a large repeat each product will be quite unique.
"Received the bag and it is fantastic. It's my third bag of yours and I love them all. The quality has surpassed anything I have ever owned. Thank you for creating such a fantastic product, including my latest edition :)"
9th December 2011 - Zipper Backpack - Cuisenaire Blocks #3 (GREEN) - Kylie N
"Loving the bag! It's working really really well, the laptop and the few papers I need to carry (and occasionally a power pack) fits in really well. It's a great size, it forces me not to carry too much crap which is a good thing when carrying a laptop on your back. It is so easy now to carry my laptop to/from work which I do a few times a week on public transport. Thanks very much."
8th November 2011 - Zipper Backpack - Wattle Branch (RASPBERRY) - Katie
"Just writing to let you know that my backpack arrived and I couldn't be happier. Love the design (those birds are my favourite) and sturdy construction - will be using constantly over the summer."
28th September 2011 - Zipper Backpack - Wrens (INK BLUE) - Tracey M
9th December 2011 - Zipper Backpack - Cuisenaire Blocks #3 (GREEN) - Kylie N
8th November 2011 - Zipper Backpack - Wattle Branch (RASPBERRY) - Katie
28th September 2011 - Zipper Backpack - Wrens (INK BLUE) - Tracey M
Seatbelt webbing
50mm wide seatbelt webbing is used on the bag which is quadruple sewn into main seam and is fully adjustable. There is also a grab handle on the back of the bag.
YKK zippers
A heavy #8 zipper is used for the main compartment while #5 zippers are used for both the front and inside pockets.
Large full width zipper pocket
This pocket will fit an iPad and other items you'd like access to but still to be kept secure. It has a double slider zipper (like on a sleeping bag) so you can open the pocket from your preferred side (and padlocked if you're so inclined).
Feature fabric panel
The printed fabrics used in our bags are generally screenprinted or digitally printed on high quality upholstery baseclothes.
Side mounted backpack straps
As the straps are sewn into the side seams the backpack will always be quite comfortable and not dig into the hips or waist.
First internal pocket – mobile phone
A very handy pocket for a mobile phone (or pens, an ipod etc) is located just inside the main zipper. Will fit iPhone and other wider models.
Second internal pocket – zipper
Next to the mobile pocket is a recessed zipper pocket. This is great for passports, ipods and other bits and pieces.