Some of the more higher resolution pictures suggest that the lacing is actually made from metal wire or synthetic fiber in a braid, which might have better envi

Some of the more higher resolution pictures suggest that the lacing is actually made from metal wire or synthetic fiber in a braid, which might have better environmental suitability than an injection molded solid plastic zip tie. Knots also provide endless tightening configurations, where as zip ties have quantified steps, which could simply be over tightened on an essential cable by accident providing a stress point for a small cable or wire to break at in a couple of years. Also arm chair guessing.