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ClothingShirts and Jackets

T-Shirt

The T-Shirt is a common civilian top in DayZ with 9 inventory slots, no quick bar bonus, worst insulation, and no protection. It can be repaired with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit and torn into 2 Rags.

Quick item summary

CategoryClothing > Shirts and Jackets
Inventory SlotTop
RepairDuct Tape, Sewing Kit
Size3x2
Capacity9 slots

Quick answer

The T-Shirt is the most basic top clothing item in DayZ. Every survivor starts with one, and it is mainly useful for minimal storage or emergency rags. Replace it quickly with warmer clothing when possible.

In-game description

“Short sleeve T-Shirt with round neck line and a regular fit. Nothing special.”

Main Uses

  • Wear as basic starter top clothing
  • Carry 9 slots of inventory
  • Use as emergency rag material
  • Tear into 2 Rags
  • Repair with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit

How to use this item

Use the T-Shirt as starter clothing

The T-Shirt is basic starting clothing and should be upgraded as soon as you find better gear.

  1. Keep your T-Shirt equipped until you find a better top.
  2. Use the 9 inventory slots for small items.
  3. Replace it with a warmer shirt, hoodie, jacket, or coat when possible.

Repair the T-Shirt

The T-Shirt can be repaired with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit.

  1. Place the T-Shirt in your inventory or hands.
  2. Use Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit on the shirt.
  3. Repair it if you have no better clothing available.
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How to get T-Shirt

  • Every survivor starts with a T-Shirt.
  • Search civilian loot areas.
  • Check houses, towns, and basic clothing spawns.
  • Look for multiple color and stripe variants.

Spawn info

CivilianCommon
  • • Every survivor starts with a T-Shirt.
  • • The T-Shirt is a common civilian clothing item.
  • • It has 9 inventory slots.
  • • It has worst insulation.
  • • It can be torn into 2 Rags.

Important notes

  • The T-Shirt is basic starter clothing.
  • It has 9 inventory slots.
  • It gives no quick bar bonus slots.
  • It has worst insulation.
  • It provides no protection.
  • It can be torn into 2 Rags.