The invention relates to a wound closure material with a core of biodegradable material wherein at least one side preferably two sides of the core of biodegradable material are provided with at least one preferably a multitude of discrete spots of an adhesive. As with more common wound closure techniques like sutures clips and tapes applied over the wound new tissue has to close a gap between the wound edges. Use of a wound closing material of the present invention does not only have the advantage of a secure physical connection between the edges but the material serves as scaffolding for the new tissue. It may also serve the cells as artificial extracellular matrix they can adhere to.
