diff --git a/modular_citadel/code/modules/custom_loadout/custom_items.dm b/modular_citadel/code/modules/custom_loadout/custom_items.dm
index 23ef9d5f20..bd928e75d5 100644
--- a/modular_citadel/code/modules/custom_loadout/custom_items.dm
+++ b/modular_citadel/code/modules/custom_loadout/custom_items.dm
@@ -575,4 +575,5 @@
 	item_state = "vest"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/custom.dmi'
 	mob_overlay_icon = 'icons/mob/clothing/custom_w.dmi'
+	mutantrace_variation = STYLE_DIGITIGRADE