All bags have modular straps so they can be personalised and allow your bag to be worn as a shoulderbag and backpack.
Significant Other
Fabric
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Wrens
- Wrens
- Tea Tree - Light
- Tea Tree - Dark
- Stoneware
- Clouds - Cool
- Clouds - Warm
- Brushstroke
- Spotted Quoll
- Woven
- Quilted
- Mountainscape
- Botanica
Mix-n-match straps
The Significant Other will fit laptops (and other devices) up to 39cm x 32cm (accounting for the lining and such).
This means it will comfortably fit a 16" Macbook Pro along with A4 papers and 12" vinyl.
As it is a wider style, the internal zipper pocket is divided into two sections which are perfect for keeping passports, pens and charging cables organised.
Your bag uses modular, mix-n-match straps so you can configure your bag exactly how you like.
These are attached with custom aluminium hardware developed in-house (and lasercut locally) as there was nothing available that did exactly what was needed.
The straps are available in a range of colours and widths so you can personalise your bag now, or in the coming years.
The padded grab handle is positioned near the strap loops on the back of the bag.
This gives an easy way to hang and pickup your bag and has been sized to also slip over most suitcase handles, allowing you to effortlessly organise your luggage.
Many customers have mentioned this is a substantial improvement over their existing mattt bag/s without a handle.
Every bag now comes with a unique serial number and QR code digitally printed on a label inside the front pocket.
This allows you to view details about your bag such as the date it was made, a constantly updating cost-per-day and photos of your bag being made.
It also means if your bag is ever misplaced it is as easy as possible for someone to organise it's return through a form on the bags archive page.
Your bag is made to last - and a big part of this durability comes from using the highest quality zips.
The main zipper is a dual YKK #8 coil zipper, while all pockets use a slightly lighter weight YKK #5 zipper (shown)
As these are used in most quality bags this also means the sliders are easy to source anywhere in the world should they ever need to be replaced.
Compare the Significant Other
backpack & shoulderbag
from $365
A generous everyday bag that is perfect for travel
37cm
width
42cm
height
10cm
depth
16" laptop
up to 39cm x 32cm
A4 folders etc
and/or a handful of vinyl records
1 x full width zipper pocket
w/ 3 x smaller pockets
for phone, passport, pens
+ key loop
1 x rear document pouch
w/ option to add suitcase pass-thru
1 x full width zipper pocket
divided into two sections to create
seperate areas for passports, pens
and/or charging cables
backpack & shoulderbag
from $335
The streamlined goldilocks bag for when you like to be prepared.
5cm
narrower
5cm
shorter
1cm
shallower
15" laptop
up to 34cm x 27cm
and/or a couple of wine bottles
(though not advised at the same time - haha)
1 x full width zipper pocket
w/ 2 x smaller pockets
for phone, passport, pens
+ key loop
1 x rear document pouch
w/ option to add suitcase pass-thru
1 x full width zipper pocket
a single section section for passports,
pens and/or charging cables
37cm
width
14cm
shorter
1cm
shallower
14" laptop
up to 32cm x 26cm
great for all your A4 things
along with pockets to keep
smaller items organised
1 x full width zipper pocket
w/ 3 x smaller pockets
for phone, passport, pens
+ key loop
1 x full width zipper pocket
divided into two sections to create
seperate areas for passports, pens
and/or charging cables
backpack & shoulderbag
from $295
The most popular bag - big enough to carry all you need.
5cm
narrower
14cm
shorter
1cm
shallower
13" iPad Pro
up to 28cm x 22cm
sketchbook, sunglasses, water bottle etc
can also fit a 14" laptop
(slightly poking out top when unzipped)
1 x full width zipper pocket
w/ 2 x smaller pockets
for phone, passport, pens
+ key loop
1 x full width zipper pocket
a single section section for passports,
pens and/or charging cables
shoulderbag
from $195
Your organised, go-anywhere companion - great for gigs (and when you'd like to dance)!
15cm
narrower
14cm
shorter
5cm
skinnier
11" iPad Pro
up to 25cm x 18cm
fits all your necessities including phone, sunglasses, small notebook and passport etc
1 x full width zipper pocket
for phone, passport, pens
+ key loop
1 x full width zipper pocket
option to personalise with custom lining
like photo, poem, message etc
shoulderbag
from $275
A boxier style that has plenty of space with a smaller silhouette .
8cm
narrower
23cm
shorter
1cm
deeper
iPad Mini (in a case)
up to 24cm x 16cm
a DSLR camera (and spare lens), Keep Cup, multiple glasses cases, water bottle and a bottle of wine
1 x full width zipper pocket
for phone, passport, pens
+ key loop
1 x full width zipper pocket
option to personalise with custom lining
like photo, poem, message etc
13cm
narrower
1cm
deeper
23cm
shorter
iPad Mini
up to 20cm x 16cm
same as the Mate though as 5cm narrower about 20% less (and not a wine bottle)
1 x full width zipper pocket
for phone, passport, pens
+ key loop
1 x full width zipper pocket
option to personalise with custom lining
like photo, poem, message etc
What people are saying about their Significant Other ...
Matt talked me through each of his products, and helped me decide which one might be best suited to my needs.
Matt talked me through each of his products, and helped me decide which one might be best suited to my needs.
Matt also took great care to show me all the features, and explain how they can be customised.
I like that my bag is personalised, but also that Matt makes sure each bag is up to his high standards of quality.
- Paula, Melbourne
I just wanted to tell you I've had my mattt shoulder bag for over four years.
I just wanted to tell you I've had my mattt shoulder bag for over four years.
It served as my laptop bag which I carried to work everyday and has since doubled as my nappy bag.
It still looks great and shows no signs of it's heavy use.
My only complaint is I have no excuse to buy a new one!
- Kate, London
It's the best solution I've found yet to the problem of what to use for carry-on baggage on planes.
It's the best solution I've found yet to the problem of what to use for carry-on baggage on planes.
I am the proud owner of three of mattt's excellent bags.
All the bags are durable, functional, and fashionable. When one bag did show signs of wear after a number of years, Matt was kind enough to repair it free of charge.
In short, I reckon mattt makes great bags!
- Robert, Oakleigh
Lifetime Guarantee
This is the distillation of my approach to design, materials and making developed over more than twenty years of sewing and selling bags.
Each and every bag is personally sewn in my studio with quality materials, components and construction techniques selected for durability, repairability and sustainability.
Quite simply I guarantee your bag is made for many many years of everyday use.
If in the unlikely event that any stitching or hardware should fail they'll be repaired free for life.
I respectfully acknowledge the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri peoples of Melbourne, the traditional custodians of this beautiful land on which I am lucky enough to live, work and create.
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