Abstract: A closure for securing the flap of a bag to the front wall thereof comprises a link having a thru-opening, means for hingeably securing the link to the flap, a strap dimensioned to pass through the opening, and means for securing one end of the strap to the front wall of the bag, the strap being comprised of an elastic, semi-rigid material biased to a folded position. In the closed position, the strap is in the folded position, the portion of the strap between its free end and the bight of the fold extends through the opening and the portion of the strap between the bight of the fold and the secured end overlies the edge portion of the flap.