The boning in the back is key to the waist compression for menkeeping shape and preventing from rolling up and down. The elastic straps run the entire height of the stomach wrap for men and provide extra elastic to customize adjustments and help with decreg the swelling or bloating from the inflation. The velcro closures on each side of the post surgical abdominal binder provide customized pressure to fit your belly. This hernia belts for men or women can be used as umbilical hernia belt for men or women as well as stomach support post surgery. The medical cotton lining made the belly binders after abdominal surgery a comfortable and lightweight abdomen support system. cotton.