Abstract: A patch that can be affixed to handwear, such as a glove, to extend the life of the glove by providing a wear-resistant surface. An operable patch can repair one or more hole in the glove, and/or provide a primary wear surface disposed over the glove's conventional exterior surface. A preferred patch includes an adhesive layer that bonds the patch to the handwear. A bead of adhesive, such as cyanoacrylate, can be added to the perimeter of the patch for additional security of installation. A preferred wear-resistant surface is formed by a drapable layer carrying a plurality of fibrous loop structures on one side. Certain embodiments are structured to permit a user to make a tool-free repair of handwear in the field.