Port Authority J920 Collective Tech Weatherproof Jacket

The Port Authority J920 Collective Tech Outer Shell Jacket is a refined, technical weatherproof shell built for corporate, team, and outdoor programs that need polished, decoration-ready outerwear with real performance behind it. As the outer layer of Port Authority's Collective system, the J920 wears on its own as a 3-season shell or zips and snaps together with other Collective pieces (soft shells, fleece liners, insulated mid-layers) for cold-weather configurations — one chassis, multiple builds.

Construction and weatherproofing

• 100% polyester shell with durable water-repellent (DWR) finish
• 100% polyester lining
• 5,000MM fabric waterproof rating
• 5,000G/M² fabric breathability rating
• Fully seam-sealed
• Matte waterproof reverse coil zippers
• Slightly longer length
• Attached, adjustable hood with locking drawcord
• Adjustable cuffs and adjustable hem
• Zippered left chest pocket
• Gunmetal reflective taping at shoulders and pockets

Built for decoration

The J920 includes Port Authority's signature Port Pocket, a hidden access pocket that opens the inside of the chest panel for fast, clean embroidery hooping without disassembling the jacket. For bulk corporate and team programs running embroidered logos, that single feature shortens decoration time meaningfully versus an unlined or non-Port-Pocket shell. The flat, structured chest panel also holds patches, heat-applied transfers, and 3D-puff embroidery cleanly.

The Collective system

The J920 is part of Port Authority's Collective family — a coordinated line of jackets, soft shells, fleeces, and vests designed to layer interchangeably via concealed zippers and snap attachments. The most popular zip-in liners for the J920 are the F905 Striated Fleece for full-arm warmth and the F906 Smooth Fleece Vest when buyers want a lighter mid-layer; the ladies L904 and L905 are also available for mixed-team programs. If you're building a year-round uniform program, the Collective system lets you outfit one team in coordinated layering pieces that all wear together.

Sizes and colors

Available in XS through 4XL in three colors: Deep Black, Graphite, and True Royal. Order blank for in-house decoration, or send us your logo and we'll handle custom screen printing, embroidery, or DTF transfers.

Questions buyers ask

Is the J920 fully waterproof?

Yes. The J920 is fully seam-sealed with a 5,000MM waterproof rating, a 5,000G/M² breathability rating, and a DWR (durable water-repellent) finish on the shell fabric. The matte reverse coil zippers are also waterproof. It's built for sustained rain, not just light weather.

How is the J920 different from the J900 Collective Outer Shell?

Both are part of the Collective system, but the J920 Tech Outer Shell is the more technical, lifestyle-leaning sibling: it has a 5,000MM/5,000G waterproof and breathability profile versus the J900 Collective Outer Shell's 8,000MM/3,000G (the J900 is the more weatherproof of the two; the J920 is the more breathable), and the J920 trades the J900's storm-flap closures for clean, matte waterproof zippers and adds gunmetal reflective taping at the shoulders and pockets. The J920 reads as the modern, athletic-leaning look in the Collective lineup; the J900 reads as the more traditional, business-formal version.

What's the best way to decorate a J920?

Embroidery is the standard for this jacket — the Port Pocket is built for it, the structured chest panel holds stitch cleanly, and the price point matches what corporate and team buyers expect from a decorated shell. For high-detail or photographic logos, heat-applied transfers also work cleanly on the matte polyester shell.

Can I mix the J920 with other Collective styles?

Yes, that's the point of the system. The J920 has the zipper and snap architecture to attach Collective fleeces, vests, and mid-layer jackets as removable liners. For a year-round program, pair the J920 with a Collective fleece for fall and winter, and strip it out for spring.

Order the Port Authority J920 blank or fully custom decorated, with automatic bulk discounts applied at checkout, 1–3 day shipping, and free returns. Browse the full Port Authority collection or all wholesale jackets and coats for more options.