Inside the Factory (2015)

Episode Overview

This episode explores the impressive production of 1.5 million socks each year at a factory in Leicester. It delves into the causes of foot odor and identifies the most effective socks for combating it. Viewers will also learn about a cotton spinner in Manchester who generates an astounding 4,200 miles of yarn every hour, alongside the introduction of an innovative eco-cotton supplier. Additionally, the episode reviews the sock fashion trends of the 1980s and highlights how the 'Kitchener stitch' played a crucial role in protecting the feet of British soldiers during World War I.