Abstract: Disclosed is a unitary tie having a filament-like main body pointed along one enlarged end and formed at the other end with a crosspiece having at least one pointed end. The pointed end of the main body has one or more spaced apart slits selectively expandable to permit passage therethrough of the crosspiece when opened by the pointed end thereof while the crosspiece is held generally parallel to and against the main body. Prior to insertion of the crosspiece in this manner, the tie is wrapped snugly about articles to be held captive or the pointed end of the tie is inserted through the articles prior to being threaded through one of the tie slits.