Changes in Japanese Stamps Uniform (11/13)

(From 1960 to 1965)

The period from 1960 to 1965 was a time of high economic growth and efforts were made to shed the official look of the uniform and adopt a more modern design. Other factors included the increased height of employees, advances in man-made fibers and the pursuit of rationalized clothing suited to the work to be carried out.
The color of the uniform was again revised in 1963, from dark blue or black to bluish gray. The material was a blend of wool, nylon and staple fiber. A center vent was included for the first time in the men's uniform and the collar and trousers were made more streamlined. The outer pockets were replaced by inner pockets. These changes gave the new design a look similar to active wear. The women's new uniform consisted of an open-collared jacket with three buttons and packets on the left breast and left and right sides at the waist. It also had breast pockets on the inside. It was combined with either a straight skirt with pleats at the front or slacks.

1961

(Winter and summer uniforms

More and more collection and delivery personnel came to use motorbikes, and in 1966 new winter gear suitable for this change in workstyle appeared.
This uniform coupled a dark blue half-length jacket made from man-made fibers processed for warmth and water resistance with warm trousers. It had superb heat retaining properties and allowed the wearer great ease of movement. Some jackets were provided with a hood.
With the appearance of this new warm gear, the overcoat and rain gear were gradually phased out.

(At left) Jumper-type rain gear with jacket and trousers

(Designed for men and used from 1962)

Half-length coat made of vinyl material or man-made fiber and with fold-down collar and bands.

(At right) Warm gear with trousers

(Designed for men and used from 1966)