Clothing and Uniform Standards of Guion's Reach
Guion's Reach is not a place that is outwardly driven by fashion. Although individuals typically only work at most 35 hours a week, the limit of clothing available means most colonists are found in what could be considered their uniforms every day. There are exceptions for those who have a spare set of clothes for recreation, but that is only reserved for those who wish to be serious hobbyists.
History
The first colonists only had a couple set of the same clothes--long sleeved shirts and utility pants. For the first wave of colonists, this was enough. When it became clear that this would a space holding more than 100 people, it was apparent that a uniform system would have to be in place.
At first it was a badge system, where the task was designated by color. After the first century, it was decided to make the color designations on the clothes, with name badges for further clarification. With an arduous but efficient system, fabrics are recycled and rearranged in order to make more clothing, something akin to a hearty cotton found on earth. One downside is the fabric does not have much give, and is less forgiving to those whose shape changes even incrementally.
At first it was a badge system, where the task was designated by color. After the first century, it was decided to make the color designations on the clothes, with name badges for further clarification. With an arduous but efficient system, fabrics are recycled and rearranged in order to make more clothing, something akin to a hearty cotton found on earth. One downside is the fabric does not have much give, and is less forgiving to those whose shape changes even incrementally.
Execution
The clothing is typically a shirt with a kind of slacks. The shirt can very from long to short sleeve depending on the preference of the wearer. The shirt is a four-panel design for both masculine and feminine silhouettes, cut in a way to save on fabric even though more adhesive is used. The adhesive helps overlay the panels to prevent superfluous seaming, allowing the shirt to lay flat against the skin.
The pants come in two types. The first is more of a trouser, with only two functional pockets in the front. Also made of a four panel pattern for the legs, they are straight and cut right were the ankle meets the foot. They a tailored to fit with a simple zipper fly. The second type is a traditional cargo pant, the only clothing that is actually sewn in order to ensure the integrity of the pockets found on the outside of each pant leg. They sit a bit wider around the ankle than the slacks, and have a ratchet belt sewn in the top for a secure fit.
After having their uniform in the parameters of their choice, coloring systems determine what the uniforms are for. The four colors associate the person with the the part of Guion's Colonial mission they are working with.
All colonists have cream colored socks and simple, grey sneaker. It is not uncommon for these to be the most altered part of their uniform with whatever spare resources available, typically drawn on with pen. Colonists tend to also express their individuality with their hair and simple jewelery.
The pants come in two types. The first is more of a trouser, with only two functional pockets in the front. Also made of a four panel pattern for the legs, they are straight and cut right were the ankle meets the foot. They a tailored to fit with a simple zipper fly. The second type is a traditional cargo pant, the only clothing that is actually sewn in order to ensure the integrity of the pockets found on the outside of each pant leg. They sit a bit wider around the ankle than the slacks, and have a ratchet belt sewn in the top for a secure fit.
After having their uniform in the parameters of their choice, coloring systems determine what the uniforms are for. The four colors associate the person with the the part of Guion's Colonial mission they are working with.
- Green: Life Systems (agriculture and health services)
- Blue: Civilian Management (high ranking management, allocators, peace officers, military)
- Grey: Technical support (computer systems, repairs and maintenance to any and all parts of the colony)
- Yellow: Academics (education systems and ongoing research)
All colonists have cream colored socks and simple, grey sneaker. It is not uncommon for these to be the most altered part of their uniform with whatever spare resources available, typically drawn on with pen. Colonists tend to also express their individuality with their hair and simple jewelery.
Observance
All children start wearing yellow clothing from birth, due to the colony's emphasis on learning and discovery as well as helping eliminate wasted resources. Once a colonist is a teenager, they will be designated a uniform color for their first assignment and if not focusing on research, will be expected to no longer wear their "youth yellows" anymore.
Colonists tend to have a couple of outfits for special occasions such as ceremonies and soirees. If a resident is dedicated to a non-colony assigned pursuit, such as a sport or the arts, they may have a spare outfit specific to that pursuit. However, because of how strictly managed resources are on the colony, it is rare to find a colonist who would have more than 3 spare outfits at a time. Even if due to changes in the shape of their body for any number of reasons, allocators will "reclaim" old outfits to recycle or redistribute to those who may need such an outfit.
Colonists tend to have a couple of outfits for special occasions such as ceremonies and soirees. If a resident is dedicated to a non-colony assigned pursuit, such as a sport or the arts, they may have a spare outfit specific to that pursuit. However, because of how strictly managed resources are on the colony, it is rare to find a colonist who would have more than 3 spare outfits at a time. Even if due to changes in the shape of their body for any number of reasons, allocators will "reclaim" old outfits to recycle or redistribute to those who may need such an outfit.
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