twist tie

Flexible wire fastener

A twist tie is a short length of wire encased in paper or plastic, used to seal bags by twisting the ends around the gathered opening.

Common for bread bags and produce bags: She secured the loaf with a twist tie.

Also useful for bundling cables or closing garbage bags.

Related

wireThin metallic conductor
bagFlexible carrying container
bread bagSliced loaf container
closeNearby or to shut
breadLeavened flour product

food packaging · bendable · cable management · cable organizer · bundling · flexible · plastic · reusable · DIY crafts · craft supplies · seal · organizing · knot · holiday decorations · upcycled materials · garbage · crimp · fastening

Categories

containersbag, bags, box, boxes, bottle
fastenersbolt, screw, nail, nut, clip
lids and capslid, top, cap, bottle cap, screw cap
twist wordsspin, turn, spiral, coil, curl
tiesnecktie, bow ties, bowtie, cravat, ascot
plant supportsstake, trellis, cage, plant stake, tomato cage

Opposites

closure mechanism

twist tieclip

Cut or attach

bag clip · chip clip · clamp · heat seal · snap closure

permanence of seal

twist tieheat seal

Bond via applied warmth

vacuum seal · hermetic seal · weld · tamper-evident seal · shrink wrap

Family

tie, twist, twisted, untie, twisting, twisty, untwist, twists, twister

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G