Question: when and why did the old uniform for convicts change? i know from films and cartoons that once it had been black and white stripes, but now recent films are showing convicts dressed in either orange or blue uniforms. why did that change occur and when?

Answer: I think the black and white stripes are a Hollywood creation. Day-glow orange is better, because convicts are more visible if they escape.
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