Tablet skins are thin sticker-like casings decorated with an image or a pattern . They provide a relatively inexpensive option in tablet protection with a strong emphasis on looks and design.

The skins are glued to the tablet, making for a sheer fit while giving access to all ports. Because these skins do not cover the screen or are sometimes transparent, the tablet can be freely used when skinned.

The thinner skins provide protection against scratching, smearing, and moisture. Skins are primarily notable for their designs. They can feature drawings and works of art like those of Klimt, Warhol and Picasso, comic-book designs by artists like Frank Miller, sports teams emblems, iconic imagery, cartoon characters, and innumerable other themes. Some brands offer thousands of designs and allow the user to submit an image to create a customized skin.

The drawback to tablet skins is their limited-use. Few skins can survive removal and replacement more than two or three times. They also don't provide much protection to the device.