ClothingShirts and Jackets
Sweater
The Sweater is a common civilian top in DayZ with 9 inventory slots, no quick bar bonus, best insulation, and very light melee/infected protection. It can be repaired with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit and torn into 4 Rags.
Quick item summary
CategoryClothing > Shirts and Jackets
Inventory SlotTop
RepairDuct Tape, Sewing Kit
Size3x2
Capacity9 slots
Quick answer
The Sweater is a strong early warmth item because it provides best insulation while still offering a small amount of storage. It is absorbent and can become drenched, but it is a good early-game choice for keeping warm.
In-game description
“Thick long-sleeved wool sweater. It is very warm, very absorbent, and itchy as hell. Machine washable.”
Main Uses
- Wear as warm civilian top clothing
- Carry 9 slots of inventory
- Use for best insulation
- Tear into 4 Rags
- Repair with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit
How to use this item
Use the Sweater for warmth
The Sweater is a good early warmth item because it has best insulation, but it can become drenched.
- Find a Sweater in civilian loot areas.
- Equip it in your top clothing slot.
- Use the 9 inventory slots for small survival items.
- Keep it dry when possible.
- Upgrade to a jacket with better storage or wetness handling later.
Repair the Sweater
The Sweater can be repaired with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit.
- Place the Sweater in your inventory or hands.
- Use Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit on the sweater.
- Repair it when damaged.
How to get Sweater
- Search civilian loot areas.
- Check houses, towns, and clothing spawns.
- Look for regular and Christmas variants.
Spawn info
CivilianCommon
- • The Sweater is a common civilian top.
- • It has best insulation.
- • It has 9 inventory slots.
- • It can become drenched.
- • It can be torn into 4 Rags.
Important notes
- The Sweater is one of the better early warmth items.
- It has 9 inventory slots.
- It gives no quick bar bonus slots.
- It has best insulation.
- It can become drenched.
- It can be torn into 4 Rags.