The default outfit worn by the player character, and their fellow inmates. Wearing anything other than this or the Plated/Cushioned/Padded versions of the outfit will make your heat rise gradually, and wearing nothing will make your heat rise very quickly.If you get knocked out and you were not wearing anything or wearing something else you will wake up with the normal outfit. Can be upgraded into 
Plated Inmate Outfit or 
Cushioned Inmate Outfit or 
Padded Inmate Outfit.
Crafting[ | ]
| Item | Requirements | Intelligence | Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
 Infirmary Overalls |
 Inmate Outfit or  POW Outfit or  Guard Outfit +  Tub of Bleach |
50 | NA |
| Cushioned Inmate Outfit |
Inmate Outfit +  Roll of Duct Tape +  Pillow |
30 | +1 |
| Padded Inmate Outfit |
Inmate Outfit + Roll of Duct Tape +  Book |
60 | +2 |
| Plated Inmate Outfit |
Inmate Outfit + Roll of Duct Tape +  Sheet of Metal |
80 | +3 |
The Escapists 2:
| Result | Components | INT |
|---|---|---|
 Cushioned Inmate Outfit |
 Inmate Outfit +  Roll of Duct Tape +  Pillow |
40+ |
 Padded Inmate Outfit |
Inmate Outfit + Roll of Duct Tape +  Book |
50+ |
 Plated Inmate Outfit |
Inmate Outfit + Roll of Duct Tape +  Sheet of Metal |
60+ |
 Infirmary Outfit |
Inmate Outfit or  Guard Outfit +  Tub of Bleach |
50+ |
Trivia[ | ]
In The Escapists 2 sprite of the armored outfit on player never changes. It will appear orange even if the default inmate outfit of the prison is different, for example the brown outfits in H.M.P. Offshore or K.A.P.O.W. Camp.