Fusion Catalyst and Sockets

[ScrotoGlabro]

If an equipment with sockets (but no gems in it) is fused with an apparel, without the fusion catalyst, does it lose the sockets or not at the end?

 

[Jakku]

If an equipment with sockets (but no gems in it) is fused with an apparel, without the fusion catalyst, does it lose the sockets or not at the end?

No, it doesn't lose the sockets.