Inside the Factory Socks (part 2) 30 min

Which fibre is used to try and create the antibacterial effect in the running socks?

• Nylon

• Cotton

• Copper

• Polyester

Which fibre performed the best when tested in the antibacterial test?

• Cotton

• Synthetic

• Antibacterial

Why do they turn the socks inside out on the 'sock sucker machine'?

• So they fit into the packaging

• To stitch the toe of the sock together

• To stop bacteria

• To test the sock strength

How did socks help the soldiers during WW1?

Why do they wash the socks at the end of production?

• To shrink the fibres to give a smooth finish

• To stretch the fibres to remove lustre

• To change the size of the socks

• To change the colours

How is the cotton farm in Essex improving the environmental impact of cotton?

• Using less water and no pesticides.

• Using machinery to apply the pesticides

• Using bugs instead of pesticides

• Using artificial sunlight

Which countries do the factory export the socks to?

• America

• France

• Spain

• Japan

• Germany

How many pairs of socks a week does the factory produce?

• 10,000

• 5,000

• 15,000

• 2,000

What is the value of current stock at the sock factory?

• just under £1,000,000

• just under £2,000,000

• just under £3,000,000

How many litres of water does it take to grow the amount of cotton needed for 1 pair of jeans?

• 1 000 Litres

• 2 000 Litres

• 6 000 Litres

• 10 000 Litres