Common tie-strap widths include 1", 1-3/4", and 2". Lengths vary widely across listings — examples include short lengths around 4 ft (48"), intermediate sizes such as 69-1/2" and 120", and longer straps up to about 15'.
Hardware varies by style: common options are PVC-coated S-hooks, flat/steel hooks paired with ratchets, steel components and O-rings on heavier straps, and hook-free designs (endless-loop ratchet straps) that eliminate external hooks.
Length is adjusted with a ratchet buckle for fine tightening or a quick-release/adjustable buckle for faster changes. For storage, many straps include integrated Velcro wraps or built-in retention straps to tidy and secure excess webbing after use.
Tie straps serve many tasks: securing boats, trailers, and vehicles; tying down equipment like dollies or AV carts; equestrian and ranch use; and lighter bungee-style cords for vehicle cargo, tents, or tarps.
Many tie straps are made from UV-resistant, wear-resistant, and weather-resistant webbings and often include corrosion-resistant coatings on metal parts to preserve performance outdoors.
Some straps include locking or security clasps on S-hooks to prevent accidental unhooking, protective wear pads and smooth O-rings to reduce abrasion and vehicle damage, and hook-free designs to avoid scratching delicate finishes.