Strapping

Strapping having:

• tensioning means comprising a first strap adapted to be pulled for developing a tension force;
• a second substantially nonstretchable strap including an inner strip and an outer strip on one face constituting the outside face of the inner strip, said outer strip having openings therein spaced at intervals longitudinally of the strip and extending between the side edges of the strip;
• and
• cooperable fastening means on the first strap and on the outside face of the inner strip of the second strap,
• said first strap being adapted to be inserted between the inner and outer strips of the second strap and pulled to develop the desired tension force, said cooperable fastening means comprising a multiplicity of fastening elements projecting from either the first strap or the inner strip of the second strap, the other having a plush-like surface for interengagement with said fastening elements thereby to secure the first and second straps together with said tensioning means applying said tension force,
• said fastening elements and plush-like surface being adapted to be held apart as the first strap is inserted between the inner and outer strips of the second strap by an elongate blade inserted between the first strap and the inner strip of the second strap, said blade being removable to permit interengagement of said fastening elements and said plush-like surface for securing the first and second straps together, the outer strip of the second strap at least partially covering the first strap to ensure that said interengagement is maintained.