Brighter styles for clippies
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• New-style uniforms for bus conductresses are to be issued by the Yorkshire Traction Co. Ltd., following the development of a new type of hose by A. Raven and Co. Ltd.. Pond Street. Barnsley. After research, during which the ideas of a number of clippies were sought. the final choice was for two garments—a dress with a tie for day use, together with a matching anorak-type jacket to provide extra warmth in the early morning and evening.
The main material used is a 67 per cent Terylene/33 per cent cotton blend of 5foz per square yard. It is claimed to have many advantages over the more traditional types of cloths used in the manufacture of uniforms. Being a woven fabric, Terylene/cotton breathes freely, has a natural feel, and because of its strength. a light weight can be worn without loss of durability. • As well as being comfortable and durable, the uniforms must be attractive, and the colour of the main material, brown, is dyed specially for the purpose of the uniform, and together with the trimming, piping and embroidery in scarlet, produces a very smart effect.