Which statement about a patch's edge finish is true?

Which statement about a patch's edge finish is true?

• A. Edge-finishing around the patch helps prevent fraying and secure the patch.
• B. Leaving raw edges protects flexibility.
• C. Edge finishing is optional and decorative only.
• D. Edge finishing weakens the patch seal.

Answer: (A)

Edge finishing around a patch prevents fraying and keeps the patch securely attached to the fabric. That finished edge resists unraveling as the patch is laundered, rubbed, and bent during use, which helps maintain both the patch’s appearance and its bond to the garment. Finishing the edge distributes stress along the boundary and prevents the threads from pulling out at a vulnerable spot, so the patch stays flat and firmly seated over time. Leaving raw edges invites fraying and snagging and can lead to the patch loosening or tearing away, which is why edge finishing isn’t optional or decorative. It does not weaken the patch seal; it protects and reinforces it.

Edge finishing around a patch prevents fraying and keeps the patch securely attached to the fabric. That finished edge resists unraveling as the patch is laundered, rubbed, and bent during use, which helps maintain both the patch’s appearance and its bond to the garment. Finishing the edge distributes stress along the boundary and prevents the threads from pulling out at a vulnerable spot, so the patch stays flat and firmly seated over time. Leaving raw edges invites fraying and snagging and can lead to the patch loosening or tearing away, which is why edge finishing isn’t optional or decorative. It does not weaken the patch seal; it protects and reinforces it.