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Gloves

Gloves is an accessory item in Project Zomboid. It gives 0 bite and 5 scratch defence where it covers you, with 1.0 insulation. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.

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Gloves at a glance

Gloves icon

Accessory Clothing & armour

It gives 0 bite and 5 scratch defence where it covers you, with 1.0 insulation. It weighs 0.1.

Weight0.1
Scratch defence5
Insulation1
Wind resistance1
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What it is and how to use it

Clothing only protects the body parts it covers. Bite and scratch defence stop wounds, insulation keeps you warm, and wind and water resistance matter in storms. Heavy or bulky pieces can slow your running.

More: How protection works · Tailoring and repairs.

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Item ID and variants

Use the item ID in sandbox loot settings, admin tools and mods.

Item IDGame category
Base.Gloves_WhiteTINTAccessory
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Where it spawns: the loot tables

Gloves is on 11 loot tables in the game files. Share is how much of a table's total weight this item takes, before your sandbox loot settings. Each container rolls its table several times, so a bigger share and more rolls both mean you see it more often.

Loot tableWhere that table is usedShareRolls
Clothing Stores GlovesClothes store (cupboard); Clothing Store (cupboard); Shoe Store (cupboard)50%4
Camping Store ClothesCamping (box, clothing rack, shelves); Camping storage (box, crate); Fishing (clothing rack); and 3 more places5.3%4
Backstage CounterBack stage (cupboard)2.0%4
Backstage LockersBack stage (box, locker)1.1%2
Crate Clothes RandomAttic (box, crate); Bedroom (box, crate); Closet (box); and 4 more places0.60%4
University WardrobeLiving room (cabinet)under 0.1%4
Wardrobe ClassyAny building (cabinet); Bedroom (locker, cabinet)under 0.1%4
Closet Shelf GenericCloset (shelves)under 0.1%2

It is on 3 more tables with smaller shares.

Inside bags and cases: Plastic Bag, Suitcase, Tote Bag, Garbage Bag.

Town by town: loot locations.

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Quick answers

How much does the Gloves weigh in Project Zomboid?

It weighs 0.1 in Build 42.

What is the item ID for Gloves?

Base.Gloves_WhiteTINT.

How much protection does the Gloves give?

Bite defence 0 and scratch defence 5.

Stats and item IDs from the Build 42 game data as listed on pzfans.com. Item art is from Project Zomboid.