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ClothingShirts and Jackets

Telnyashka

The Telnyashka is an uncommon civilian top in DayZ with 9 inventory slots, no quick bar bonus, low insulation, and very light melee/infected protection. It can be repaired with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit and torn into 3 Rags.

Quick item summary

CategoryClothing > Shirts and Jackets
Inventory SlotTop
Size3x2
Capacity9 slots

Quick answer

The Telnyashka is a thin striped shirt inspired by Russian naval clothing. It has limited storage, low insulation, and only minor protection, making it mostly useful as temporary clothing or emergency rag material.

In-game description

Apparel of Russian navy, telnyashka shirt is a thin and tightly fitting underdress.

Main Uses

  • Wear as basic civilian top clothing
  • Carry 9 slots of inventory
  • Use as temporary clothing
  • Tear into 3 Rags
  • Repair with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit

How to use this item

Use the Telnyashka as temporary clothing

The Telnyashka gives basic storage, but its low insulation means it should be replaced when better clothing is found.

  1. Find a Telnyashka in civilian loot areas.
  2. Equip it in your top clothing slot.
  3. Use the 9 inventory slots for small survival items.
  4. Replace it with warmer clothing when possible.

Repair the Telnyashka

The Telnyashka can be repaired with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit.

  1. Place the Telnyashka in your inventory or hands.
  2. Use Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit on the shirt.
  3. Repair it when damaged.
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How to get Telnyashka

  • Search civilian loot areas.
  • Check houses, towns, and clothing spawns.
  • Use it as temporary top clothing or rag material.

Spawn info

CivilianUncommon
  • The Telnyashka is an uncommon civilian top.
  • It has 9 inventory slots.
  • It gives no quick bar bonus slots.
  • It has low insulation.
  • It can be torn into 3 Rags.

Important notes

  • The Telnyashka is a low-storage civilian top.
  • It has 9 inventory slots.
  • It gives no quick bar bonus slots.
  • It has low insulation.
  • It can become drenched.
  • It provides no projectile protection.
  • It provides very light melee and infected protection.
  • It can be torn into 3 Rags.