Cable tie

Abstract

There is provided a cable tie (100) comprising: a cord (101) having a first end (102) and a second end (103), which cord comprises cellulosic fibers; and a locking head (104) fixedly attached to the first end (102), said locking head (104) being adapted to receive the second end (103) and retain the cable tie (100) in a closed loop configuration, wherein said locking head (104) defines (a) wall(s) (105) that encircles a passage (106) having an inlet (107) and an outlet (108) and comprises a metal blade (109) that extends into the passage (106) for engaging the cord (101) and which is arranged to allow displacement of the cord (101) in a first direction towards the outlet (108) while preventing displacement of the cord (101) in a second direction towards the inlet (107).

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