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WorksheetsInside the Factory Socks (part 2) 30 min
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
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?
(a)
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
