Abstract: A fastener is provided which is useful with a flexible article having a plurality of orifices, such as a conventional laundry bag. The fastener is adapted to be held in one of the orifices and thus carried with the bag for immediate availability. The fastener comprises an elongated body with one and an other spaced apart ends. A medial portion interconnects a flexible strap and a shank of the body. A bore is at the one end into which a leading tip at the other end is adapted to be releasably associated.