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Long Socks

Long Socks is a clothing item in Project Zomboid. It adds 0.35 insulation. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.

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Long Socks at a glance

Long Socks icon

Clothing Clothing & armour

It adds 0.35 insulation. It weighs 0.1.

Weight0.1
Insulation0.35
Wind resistance0.3
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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.Socks_LongClothing
Base.Socks_Long_BlackClothing
Base.Socks_Long_WhiteClothing

3 versions share the name Long Socks, usually different colours, sizes or states.

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Where it spawns: the loot tables

Long Socks is on 26 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
Dryer EmptyLaundromat (second list) (clothing dryer, laundry cart); Laundromat (clothing dryer, laundry cart); Laundry (clothing dryer, laundry cart)16%1
Clothing Stores SocksClothes store (cupboard); Clothing Store (cupboard); Shoe Store (cupboard)16%4
Laundry Load 1Laundromat (second list) (clothing dryer, laundry cart, clothing washer, …); Laundromat (clothing dryer, laundry cart, clothing washer, …); Laundry (clothing dryer, laundry cart, clothing washer, …)9.2%4
Laundry Load 8Laundromat (second list) (clothing dryer, laundry cart, clothing washer); Laundromat (clothing dryer, laundry cart, clothing washer); Laundry (clothing dryer, laundry cart, clothing washer)7.8%4
Laundry Load 2Laundromat (second list) (clothing dryer, laundry cart, clothing washer, …); Laundromat (clothing dryer, laundry cart, clothing washer, …); Laundry (clothing dryer, laundry cart, clothing washer, …)4.3%4
Laundry Load 7Laundromat (second list) (clothing dryer, laundry cart, clothing washer); Laundromat (clothing dryer, laundry cart, clothing washer); Laundry (clothing dryer, laundry cart, clothing washer)4.1%4
Laboratory LockersSpecial spawn (vehicles, events or zombies)3.3%4
Hospital LockersBathroom (locker); Break room (locker); Change room (locker); and 4 more places3.1%4

It is on 18 more tables with smaller shares.

Inside bags and cases: Parcel - Extra Small, Gift - Extra Small, Laundry Bag, Plastic Bag, Suitcase, Tote Bag and more.

Town by town: loot locations.

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Quick answers

How much does the Long Socks weigh in Project Zomboid?

It weighs 0.1 in Build 42.

What is the item ID for Long Socks?

Base.Socks_Long, Base.Socks_Long_Black, Base.Socks_Long_White (variants share the name).

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