Presenting the Fibre-Based Paper Cable Tie
FibreStrap is designed to replace plastic zip ties for bundling, securing and attaching in a wide range of industries. Made of long fibres from Nordic forests, these cable ties are strong and versatile, and the finished tie is certified as technically recyclable in paper recycling.
Performance and usability
Who would imagine that wood fibres could pass the same tests as plastic cable ties?
Tested and approved according to the "type 2 test", a standard test for cable ties.
Made to endure, but not to last
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Easy to use – one familiar action: insert, pull and lock
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No sharp edges – minimised risk of cuts and of damage to packaging and products
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Easy to identify – minimised risk of cutting the wrong tie
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UV resistant – 1,000 hours of UV exposure*
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Long shelf life – 336 hours at 75 °C (167 °F)**
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Tensile strength of up to 110 N (approx. 11 kg / 25 lbs)
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Certified technically recyclable in paper recycling
*corresponding to one year of outdoor use in central Sweden
**corresponding to 2 years of shelf life at 25 °C (77 °F)
110N equals 11 kg (25 lbs)
1,000 hours exposure
to UV corresponding to an outdoor use in one year in the middle of Sweden
336 hours exposure
to 75°C corresponding to 2 years shelf-life at 23°C
The sustainable benefits of FibreStrap cable ties
We believe everyone can contribute to a more sustainable world, and even small steps matter. A conventional zip tie is made from 100% petroleum-based plastic. Compared with a conventional 200 mm (8 inch) Polyamide (nylon 6/6) cable tie,
FibreStrap offers:
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More than 85% lower climate impact*
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More than 80% lower water use*
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Minimum 85% renewable material
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Certified technically recyclable in paper recycling
*Based on a third-party life-cycle assessment.
Read more about the sustainability perspective of FibreStrap cable tie
The FibreStrap Cable Tie Q&A
The FibreStrap Cable Tie Q&A
Curious about the material, sustainability, strength or endurance of FibreStrap? Visit our Q&A to see if your question has already been answered, and don't hesitate to contact us for more information.
How to order FibreStrap samples and our technical data sheet
Want to try FibreStrap? Order a sample kit with a variety of lengths directly in our webshop. For larger volumes, contact one of our distributors or email us with the lengths and quantities you need – we can also offer larger pilot batches. You are welcome to contact us to receive the FibreStrap Technical Data Sheet.
A renewable zip tie solution
Since 1958, the world has used plastic zip ties made to last for hundreds of years – only to be used once. What a waste.
To challenge this, the FibreStrap team designed a cable tie made predominantly from renewable materials.
Made to endure, but not to last.
Our cable tie materials
A minimum of 85% of FibreStrap comes from renewable materials – resources that can be replenished, generation after generation.
The cord is made from kraft paper from Nordic wood fibres, and the lock from a bio-composite of sugar-cane-based PLA, hemp fibre and PBAT. The finished cable tie is certified as technically recyclable in paper recycling, supporting a move towards a circular bio-economy.
Versatile cable ties
FibreStrap has a self-locking, permanent lock, a tensile strength of up to 110 N and is easy to use.
It can be used to hang, hold, attach, seal and bundle a wide range of products.
With FibreStrap you can reduce your climate impact and water use, customise lengths, and reduce the use of fossil plastic.