Cloth is a core survival resource in Rust: you’ll use it for crafting clothes, armor, sleeping bags, medkits, and more. Without it, you’re basically naked and vulnerable. Whether you’re a solo grinder or raiding with a squad, a steady supply of cloth means fewer deaths and more control of your territory.
Best ways to farm cloth efficiently
Hemp Plants: Nature’s Gift
The most accessible and reliable method.
- Found across forests, fields, riversides.
- Fully grown plants give ~10 cloth + 1 seed.
- Use a hatchet or pickaxe to speed up harvesting.
- Replant those hemp seeds to set up your own cloth farm.
Pro tip: Some monuments and spawn-heavy areas (like the River biome or open fields around Outpost) are cloth goldmines.
Desert Cacti: Unexpected Lifesaver
If you’re exploring desert regions:
- Tall cactus = ~15 cloth.
- Short cactus = ~10 cloth.
- Harvest carefully (they hurt!) and keep moving to avoid heat damage.
Recycling for Huge Yields
Often overlooked but crazy effective:
- Tarps, ropes, sewing kits → recycled into cloth.
- Scrap runs + recyclers = hundreds of cloth in one session.
- Monuments with recyclers (e.g., Dome, Airfield, Outpost) are perfect for this strategy.
Hunting Wildlife
Every animal in Rust gives cloth:
- Chickens: ~6 cloth.
- Boars: ~10 cloth.
- Wolves: ~15–20 cloth.
- Bears: ~50 cloth (and lots of fat and bone fragments too).
Use a bone knife for maximum yield. Bears are risky but worth it for big hauls.
Farming Cloth: Sustainable Supply
If you’re serious about staying stocked:
- Build planter boxes at your base.
- Plant hemp seeds and water them.
- Use ceiling lights or sunlight to grow fast.
- Protect your farm — other players will steal your crops!
This is the best long-term method for big clans and solo players alike.
Buying Cloth
If desperate or rich in scrap:
- Bandit Camp shop sells cloth.
- Quick but risky — watch out for campers.
Pro Tips
- Always carry a sickle or salvaged tools to harvest faster.
- Farm monuments at off-peak hours to avoid fights.
- Use indoor farms with lights to produce cloth even at night.
- Combine all methods — hunting, recycling, farming, buying — for maximum efficiency.
Bonus: Spice Up Your Grind
🎮 Why stop at cloth? Many players also hunt rare skins and test their luck between raids.
Before your next farming run, drop by Cobalt Lab — open cases, win rare skins, and even earn real rewards. A perfect way to make your grind more exciting.
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