The Journey of a T-shirt

What is the first step in making a T-shirt?

• Choose the fabric type.

• Determine the size of the T-shirt.

• Select the printing method.

• Design the T-shirt.

How many T-shirts are sold each year worldwide?

• 3 billion

• 2 billion

• 1 billion

• 500 million

What plant is used to make T-shirts?

• Silk

• Wool

• Cotton

• Polyester

Where is cotton collected after it is grown?

• Cotton is collected from the ocean.

• Cotton is collected from the fields and taken to gins.

• Cotton is harvested in factories.

• Cotton is stored in warehouses immediately after planting.

What is done to the cotton in the factory?

• Cotton is processed into fabric or yarn.

• Cotton is dyed in bright colors.

• Cotton is used to make paper.

• Cotton is turned into plastic products.

What is yarn made into after being cleaned?

• knitting needles

• yarn balls

• fabric or textiles

• spools of thread

What do we call the fabric used to make T-shirts?

• Nylon

• Silk

• Cotton

• Polyester

How are T-shirts transported to stores?

• T-shirts are delivered by drones directly to customers.

• T-shirts are grown in fields and harvested.

• T-shirts are transported from factories to stores via trucks, ships, or planes.

• T-shirts are transported using bicycles and skateboards.

What should you check to see where your T-shirt came from?

• The color of the T-shirt.

• The brand name on the front.

• The price tag attached to the shirt.

• The care label or tag inside the T-shirt.

What happens to T-shirts after they are sold?

• T-shirts are worn, cared for, and eventually discarded, donated, or resold.

• T-shirts are sent to a landfill without any further use.

• T-shirts are stored indefinitely in warehouses.

• T-shirts are immediately recycled into new fabric.