Niagara County Jail

Clothing

Interview with Karl


JM: What types of clothes were most common?
Karl: You were issued three pairs of tighty-whitie shorts that were laundered and re-used, which is gross, especially considering that even upstate you are issued new. You are also issued three T- shirts (used) and 2 jumpsuits that you generally have to turn in several times before you get one that fits. You could also get an orange "hoody" sweatshirt, upon request, if they were available. You also were issued three pairs of (used laundered) white socks and one pair of cheap made in China sneakers that provided no arch support whatsover. If your family brought you sneakers, you were permitted to have those.

JM: Did you have a set uniform? What did it look like?
Karl: Yes. it was a blue jumpsuit with "NIAGARA COUNTY JAIL" emblazoned on one leg and the back.

JM: Were there any assigned clothes in high demand that an inmate should look for when getting clothing assigned?
Karl: Yes. Hoody-type sweatshirts were always in high- demand and in short supply.

JM: Was the clothing different between men and women?
Karl: Yes. The women wore a beige/brown jumpsuit, and I am not sure what underwear they were issued, as I never personally saw that.