An Post delivery staff unveil new uniforms

An Post’s 6,000 postal staff are to step out tomorrow in new-look uniforms.

Described by the company as modern and contemporary work-wear, the new livery ditches old-style fabrics, ties, jumpers and hard peaky caps in favour of contemporary cargo trousers, shorts and shirts, baseball caps and beanies, gilets, jackets and all-weather gear.

“The versatile, machine-washable garments are made from hardwearing, high-tech fabrics engineered to regulate temperature and ensure comfort, whatever the weather or workplace," An Post said.

“The new kit is comfortable and easy to wear and the different layers are light but very warm in the really cold weather,” commented Naas Postman, Larry Byrne . “And of course it looks great on us – sure we‘re the world’s best looking Postmen…and Postwomen!” he added.

The uniforms were produced by Derry-based uniform specialists Hunter Apparel following an EU-wide tender process. Design and fabric specialists - including Irish Designer Paul Costello, who designed the old uniform more than 20 years ago - provided expert advice at various stages of the process.