diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/void/void_vr.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/void/void_vr.dm
index 94808a1c58..1ec84c21ff 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/void/void_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/void/void_vr.dm
@@ -22,4 +22,9 @@
 		"Sergal"				= 'icons/mob/species/sergal/suit_vr.dmi',
 		"Flatland Zorren" 		= 'icons/mob/species/fennec/suit_vr.dmi',
 		"Highlander Zorren" 	= 'icons/mob/species/fox/suit_vr.dmi'
-		)
\ No newline at end of file
+		)
+	// This is a hack to prevent the item_state variable on the suits from taking effect
+	// when the item is equipped in outer clothing slot.
+	// This variable is normally used to set the icon_override when the suit is refitted,
+	// however the species spritesheet now means we no longer need that anyway!
+	sprite_sheets_refit = list()