ARC Thermo Lining is a Rare recyclable item in ARC Raiders that you pull from the wreckage of destroyed ARC machines. It has no direct use in a workshop project, so its value comes almost entirely from breaking it down into Fabric or selling it for coin back in Speranza.
Quick answer: Kill and loot ARC machines topside, take the ARC Thermo Lining back to your workshop, and recycle it to get 16× Fabric per item (or salvage it for 9× Fabric).
What ARC Thermo Lining is
This is a Rare-tier loot component that exists purely as raw material. You cannot craft it, and it does not drop from salvaging or recycling other gear. The only way to get it is by stripping it from ARC machines you destroy on the surface.
No active workshop projects currently call for ARC Thermo Lining, so there is no reason to hoard it for a recipe. That makes it a clean candidate for either the recycler or the trader, depending on whether you need Fabric or coin at the time.
Where to find ARC Thermo Lining
ARC Thermo Lining drops from a wide range of ARC enemies, from small drones up to the heavy machines. Bring a weapon suited to the target, hit its weak points, and search the remains once it goes down.
| ARC machines that drop ARC Thermo Lining |
|---|
| Baron Husk |
| Comet |
| Fireball |
| Matriarch |
| Pop |
| Queen |
| Sentinel |
| Snitch |
| Tick |
| Turbine |
| Turret |
| Wasp |
Note: the noise of fighting these machines carries across the map, so other Raiders may move in to take whatever you leave behind. Clear the area and loot quickly before pushing toward extraction.
Recycling and salvaging results
ARC Thermo Lining converts into Fabric, but the amount you get depends on the method. Recycling gives more material than salvaging, so use the recycler when you want the best return.
| Method | Result per item |
|---|---|
| Recycling | 16× Fabric |
| Salvaging | 9× Fabric |
You will know the conversion worked when the ARC Thermo Lining leaves your inventory, and the Fabric count rises by the listed amount. If nothing happens, confirm you are at the correct station and that the item is still in your stash rather than already sold.
Recycle or sell
Since no project needs ARC Thermo Lining, the choice is simple. Recycle it when you are short on Fabric for crafting and repairs. Sell it to a Trader when you would rather have coin and already have plenty of Fabric on hand. Either way, there is no benefit to letting it sit untouched in your stash.
