King County Jail

Clothing

Interview with Jenna, Cris and Mel

JM: What types of clothes were most common?
Jenna: Red Khaki shirts, pants and t-shirts, you could buy extra socks and underwear.
Cris: Jumpsuits
Mel: red pants and shirts made of heavy work denim. everyone wore this.

JM: Did you have a set uniform? What did it look like?
Jenna: Yes everyone wore the same thing, khaki pants with elastic. V-neck khaki shirts, that were short sleeved.
Cris: Orange

JM: Were there any assigned clothes in high demand that an inmate should look for when getting clothing assigned?
Jenna: No. Always get a bigger size that your own, so when your out of your cell you can stay warm. Your not allowed to bring covers or sheets out of your cell.
Mel: no.

JM: Was the clothing different between men and women?
Jenna: No. Everyone whore the same thing, except the women get bras.
Cris: NO
Mel: no.