the clear elastic helps stabilize the waist, and gives a more professional finish. that is what all the fuss is about. it can get damn frustrating too. but most importantly, we take pride in our results. highly recommended and would definitely return. they ground you, somehow, and they follow-through. further details of the power plant, including its branding, is expected at a later date. it also makes it easy to change the size later. width of standard door width standard door. do you want to put out the call for guest strips? 