# Non-Invasive Bandage Stitches The 3M Steri-Strips are a Pain-Free Alternative for Closing Wounds By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-06-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3m-steristrips References: [droold](http://www.droold.com/3m-steri-strips-future-stitches/) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/3M-Steri-Strip-reinforced-Skin-Closures/dp/B004WFXCSQ/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1497293280&sr=1-1&keywords=steri+strips&tag=trenhunt0f-20) Having to get stitches or sutures for a wound is quite painful and quite invasive, so the [3M](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psoriasis-prescription-patches) Steri-Strips are intended to offer a potential alternative that is far more comfortable to deal with. Coming in [small strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drysee-bandages) that can be used in any number of ways and orientations, the bandages are flexible, strong and intended to help keep [wounds closed during the healing process](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scar-management). Care for the wounds is far less complex and the bandages don't require a doctor to be removed, which could limit the amount of downtime you experience. The 3M Steri-Strips are slightly flexible and breathable in order to make it possible to return to your regular routine far faster than having to deal with traditional stitches. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Non-invasive Wound Closure:** The 3M Steri-Strips provide a pain-free alternative to traditional stitches, paving the way for non-invasive wound closure methods. - **Flexible and Breathable Bandages:** The 3M Steri-Strips offer a flexible and breathable solution for wound care, presenting opportunities for innovative wound dressing technologies. - **Self-removable Bandages:** The easy-to-remove 3M Steri-Strips open possibilities for self-care wound healing, prompting disruptive innovations in home-based healthcare. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Medical Supplies:** The development of 3M Steri-Strips is disrupting the medical supplies industry by offering a pain-free and convenient alternative to traditional wound closure methods. - **Wound Care:** The 3M Steri-Strips are revolutionizing the wound care industry with their flexible, breathable, and non-invasive approach to wound closure. - **Home Healthcare:** The self-removable feature of 3M Steri-Strips presents opportunities for innovation in the home healthcare industry, enabling patients to take control of their own wound management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Gentle Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-bandages.md) - [AI-Enabled Smart Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smart-bandages.md) - [Ultra-Breathable Scar Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarscience.md) - [Aloe-Infused Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloe-vera-infused-bandages.md) - [Connected Monitoring Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wound-bandage.md) - [Durable Water-Friendly Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-clear-adhesive-bandages.md) - [Hernia-Treating Bioabsorbable Meshes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hernia-repair.md) - [Fruit-Adorned Adhesive Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adhesive-bandage.md) - [Dual Scar Management Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scar-management.md)