3M Steri-Strip Elastic Skin Closures are sterile, flexible skin closure strips that are made of a porous, non-woven elastic backing coated with a hypoallergenic adhesive. Features: Porous, non-woven backing coated with a pressure-sensitive, hypoallergenic adhesive Less scaring when compared to staples or sutures Enhances patient comfort and less chance of infection than with sutures or staples Blends with skin tone, not very visible