They’re commonly sold for party favors and seasonal events—examples include Valentine’s, Easter, Halloween, Christmas, weddings, anniversaries, classroom exchanges, and general gift giving for candy, cookies, and small treats.
Listings show seasonal and celebration themes—Valentine’s motifs (hearts, balloons, bears), Easter (eggs, bunnies), Halloween (pumpkins, ghosts, witches), and Christmas (trees, snowmen, gingerbread).
Twist-tie lengths vary by pack; examples given in listings are about 3 inches, about 3.5 inches, or approximately 4 inches depending on the set.
Both rectangular and square shapes appear: some bags are roughly square (about 6.5 × 6.5 in) while others are rectangular in various lengths and widths (examples above).
Several listings highlight included twist ties and adhesive sealing strips to keep contents sealed; one listing specifically notes twist ties keep treats sealed during transport.