of these garments being associated with inmates. In the 21st century, hot pink uniforms were introduced in some facilities. The reason for that is on the one hand visibility, on the other hand wearing hot pink clothes is meant to be a disincentive especially for male inmates who don't like pink. Finland Prisoners are given prison uniforms upon arrival to the prison; they may wear their own clothes instead, provided that the prisoner maintains the clothes themselves. Prisoners can be restricted from wearing their own clothes by the prison based on the prison order or occupational safety. Finnish prison uniforms date back to 1998 and are washed in a central laundry in Hämeenlinna. They are red and grey. Other countries In South Korea prison uniforms are also compulsory, often using a khaki color scheme. See also Prison officer Prisoner's rights Detention (imprisonment) Straitjacket Physical restraints Barefoot References Penal imprisonment Penology Uniforms