A twist tie is a fastener made of one or more metal wires encased in a thin strip of paper or plastic, in such a way that it can bend and retain its shape.Different sizes and strengths are used for different applications, from a small closure for a bag of bread to a large, heavy tie to hold unwieldy garden hoses in place.Twist ties are often found in grocery stores in the United States for customers to use to secure their purchases into bags.Before the use of the intestinal rubber band, thin pieces of metal would be hammered into a wire-like shape.According to the 1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, twist ties are not allowed to hold candies together.
