Rather than securing cords by using cable ties, etc, why not build the cords such that they can attach to themselves in a similar manner to Velcro hook and loop material?

This would allow:

* cords to be coiled/bunched up without the need for 'twisties' to keep them together.

* cables to be bundled together without the need for cable ties.

Self attaching cords would be ideal in applications where the cord is frequently stowed and deployed such as:

* The power cords for electrical appliances

* Mobile phone microphone/earpiece leads

* Music player headset leads

* Portable electronic device power leads

* Data cables e.g. patch leads

The cords can be economically manufactured using extrusion processes. Diagrams illustrating suitable designs can be found at http://www.iconic.com.au/cable.

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