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Scarf

Scarf gives 0 bite and 10 scratch defence, with 1.00 insulation. Where to find it and how to use it below. Updated for Build 42.21, November 2026.

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Scarf at a glance

Scarf icon

Clothing Clothing & armour

Scarf gives 0 bite and 10 scratch defence, with 1.00 insulation.

SlotScarf
Bite0
Scratch10
Insulation1.00
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Where to find it

Clothing stores, wardrobes and zombies dressed for the job.

Town by town: loot locations.

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How to use it

Protection only counts where the item covers you, so layer it with other pieces.

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Protection values

The Scarf gives 0 bite defence and 10 scratch defence where it covers you. Every point matters: see how protection works.

StatValue
SlotScarf
Bite defence0
Scratch defence10
Insulation1.00
NotesThe white scarf; other scarves give 0.4 to 0.75 insulation
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Where it spawns: the loot tables

Scarf is on 4 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 Storage WinterArmy Surplus Store (shelves); Attic (box, crate); Bedroom (box, crate); and 11 more places7.4%4
Gift Store FancyGift storage (box, crate, shelves); Gift Store (box, crate, shelves); Toy Store (box, cupboard, shelves); and 1 more place1.8%4
University Desk CinemaSpecial spawn (vehicles, events or zombies)1.8%4
Crate Clothes RandomAttic (box, crate); Bedroom (box, crate); Closet (box); and 4 more placesunder 0.1%4

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

Town by town: loot locations.

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Recipes: how to make it and what it makes

How to make it

RecipeIngredients (used up)Tools (kept)Requirements
Knit Scarf
In hand
Yarnany knitting needlesTailoring 1. Read: Woolly Yarns - June 1993

What it is used for

Used up as an ingredient in 1 recipe: Rip Clothing.

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Related items

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Quick answers

Where do you find the Scarf in Project Zomboid?

Clothing stores, wardrobes and zombies dressed for the job.

What is the Scarf used for?

Scarf gives 0 bite and 10 scratch defence, with 1.00 insulation. Protection only counts where the item covers you, so layer it with other pieces.

How much protection does the Scarf give?

Bite defence 0 and scratch defence 10, with 1.00 insulation.

Item data from the ProjectZom item database, with stats from the Build 42 game data as published by pzfans.com and pindrop.gg.