In Dune: Awakening, you’ll find plenty of resources you need to survive and build stronger gear. But some materials are trickier to track down. Insulated Fabric is one of those key items for upgrading your equipment and crafting survival tools. This guide explains where to get it and why it’s worth the effort on Arrakis.
What Is Insulated Fabric and Why You Need It
Insulated Fabric is a special crafting material in Dune: Awakening. The O’odham people once made it as part of their cottage industries before losing their homes. In the game, it’s mainly useful for crafting items like Literjons, which let you carry more water, and larger Bloodbags that help you survive in fights.
Unlike ores or plant fibers, Insulated Fabric doesn’t appear as often, so you’ll often need to hunt it down. Besides helping you craft gear for survival, Insulated Fabric connects to advanced parts of the game. You’ll need it for unique schematics and high-end weapons or armor. Anyone planning a strong late-game build should keep a good supply on hand.
See Also: If you’re exploring crafting, check out how to find Opafire Gems in Dune Awakening for more rare resources.
Where to Find Insulated Fabric
If you’d rather farm Insulated Fabric instead of buying it, you’ll find a few good places to look—but you’ll need to fight for it.
Stonestep Valley
Stonestep Valley sits about two and a half kilometers west of Griffin’s Reach. The valley hides inside a rocky spire, and exploring it means facing enemies and climbing through tight paths.
When you clear the whole place, you’ll discover several chests with Insulated Fabric. Many players collect around 40 pieces per run, though that number can change. It’s smart to clear the entire valley instead of grabbing just one or two chests. The deeper you go, the better your loot. Some chests also drop unique schematics and rare crafting parts.
Players often visit Stonestep Valley for its unique schematics and rare materials. The final chest in the area usually holds the best chance for rare drops.
The O’odham Region
The O’odham region in the southwest corner of the map also offers a good spot for Insulated Fabric. It’s a dangerous area, especially for newer players, so make sure you have at least Tier 4 equipment before heading there.
You’ll find three enemy camps in O’odham worth exploring:
- Stonestep Village in the northeast
- Mendek’s S-ithole in the center
- Rockwarren Village in the southwest
These camps sit high in the mountains. If you own an Ornithopter, you can fly in and land right on top instead of fighting from the ground up.
While each camp usually holds a big chest with Insulated Fabric, clearing out enemies and checking smaller chests often leads to bigger rewards. Smaller chests sometimes hold even more Insulated Fabric than the main one. You might also find rare materials like Diamondine Dust or unique schematics, which make the trip worthwhile.
Before heading into O’odham, bring plenty of healing items and equip your strongest gear. Enemy patrols roam the area, and a fight gone wrong can turn deadly fast. Clearing out enemies near entrances helps avoid getting trapped during your escape, especially if you don’t have your Ornithopter ready.
See Also: If you enjoy hunting valuables, don’t miss the guide on finding Buried Treasure in Dune Awakening.
How to Buy Insulated Fabric
If you’d rather skip long fights and travel, you can buy Insulated Fabric instead—as long as you’ve got enough Solari.
Zoe at The Crossroads Tradepost
Zoe, a vendor at the Crossroads Tradepost, sells Insulated Fabric. Her shop stands right next to the Ornithopter taxi. Each piece costs 4,000 Solari, which feels expensive early in the game. Once you start earning more money from bounties or resource farming, the price becomes less painful.
Players who focus on farming resources like Spice Melange or running high-value bounties often earn Solari quickly. Zoe’s shop offers a good choice for anyone who wants to avoid farming runs.
The Exchange (Auction House)
Another option is the player-run Exchange in social hubs like Arrakeen and Harko Village. Players sell extra items here, and sometimes you’ll find Insulated Fabric for less than Zoe’s price. Prices shift depending on how busy your server is. On quieter servers, you might not see much listed at all.
Always check your “Completed Orders” tab after buying something from the Exchange so you can claim your items. Many players forget this step and think their purchases disappeared.
Trading With Other Players
Trading with other players offers another way to get Insulated Fabric. You can trade with friends, guildmates, or even strangers through the in-game chat in Dune: Awakening. Social hubs like Arrakeen and Harko Village work well for safe trades and help prevent confusion or scams.
When you trade, double-check item names and amounts. Dune: Awakening has many items with similar names, so mistakes happen easily if you’re not careful.
See Also: For those exploring factions, check out the Atreides Faction Quests in Dune Awakening.
What Insulated Fabric Is Used For
Once you’ve gathered Insulated Fabric, you’ll use it in several key crafting recipes. The two biggest uses include:
- Literjons, which boost your water supply—essential for long journeys in the desert.
- Large Bloodbags, which help you stay alive in long fights.
Insulated Fabric also appears in other high-level crafting recipes. It belongs to the same group of materials as Holtzman Actuators, Range Finders, and Industrial Pumps. It plays a crucial role in crafting advanced gear and unique schematics. Anyone aiming for endgame builds or rare items should keep plenty on hand.
If you want to save time, combine your Insulated Fabric farming runs with searches for other resources, like gathering Erythrite Crystals or searching for unique schematics. Planning ahead makes your time on Arrakis safer—and a lot more rewarding.
Stay up-to-date with patch notes and community news, because crafting recipes sometimes change as the game evolves. You don’t want to run out of Insulated Fabric if new gear suddenly requires it. Follow us on Fdaytalk Gaming for the latest patch notes and community updates.
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