The patch of fabric is not attached to clothes for patches: here's what it's really used for
Forward-thinking manufacturers make the process of caring for things easier.
The clothes always come with a small bag containing a button and a small piece of fabric. Sometimes they are simply sewn on the inside.
The button does not raise any questions. But the fabric, as many believe, is needed to repair things: trousers, blouses or a down jacket.
In fact, it's not about mending clothes. The patch has a more pressing purpose. It's used to test the fabric's reaction to a particular cleaning agent.
This is a lifesaver when you need to tidy up an item. A small piece of fabric will help you choose the right stain remover or bleach.
When it comes to removing stains, folk remedies often come to the rescue. But again, you need to make sure how the fabric will react to a particular composition and whether it will be effective, so as not to apply it to the item in vain.
In this way, manufacturers help clothing owners avoid damaging their clothes with untested products.
