A cable tie , comprising: a cable tie head ; and a strap , wherein the cable tie head is configured to receive the strap , wherein at least part of the cable tie head comprises a deformable zone configured to deform when the strap is received in the cable tie head to secure the cable tie to an elongate article , wherein the strap defines a plurality of serrations , wherein the cable tie head further comprises a first wall arranged opposite a second wall that define an aperture extending through the cable tie head , the aperture having a first opening through which the strap enters the aperture and a second opening through which the strap exits the aperture , wherein the first wall comprises a pawl with a plurality of teeth configured to engage the plurality of serrations of the strap , wherein the second wall comprises the deformable zone configured to deform, and wherein the deformable zone extends from a first portion with a first thickness that is proximate to the first opening to a second portion having a second thickness that is proximate the second opening , wherein the second thickness is greater than the first thickness, characterized in that the deformable zone is flexible and configured to deform in response to an application of a force on the strap when securing the cable tie to the elongate article such that the first portion of the deformable zone is flexible and configured to flare outwardly at the first opening away from the first wall after the strap is inserted within the aperture and tightened around the elongate article such as to create a tight circumferential wrapping or looping. a cable tie head ; and a strap , wherein the cable tie head is configured to receive the strap , wherein at least part of the cable tie head comprises a deformable zone configured to deform when the strap is received in the cable tie head to secure the cable tie to an elongate article , wherein the strap defines a plurality of serrations , wherein the cable tie head further comprises a first wall arranged opposite a second wall that define an aperture extending through the cable tie head , the aperture having a first opening through which the strap enters the aperture and a second opening through which the strap exits the aperture , wherein the first wall comprises a pawl with a plurality of teeth configured to engage the plurality of serrations of the strap , wherein the second wall comprises the deformable zone configured to deform, and wherein the deformable zone extends from a first portion with a first thickness that is proximate to the first opening to a second portion having a second thickness that is proximate the second opening , wherein the second thickness is greater than the first thickness, characterized in that the deformable zone is flexible and configured to deform in response to an application of a force on the strap when securing the cable tie to the elongate article such that the first portion of the deformable zone is flexible and configured to flare outwardly at the first opening away from the first wall after the strap is inserted within the aperture and tightened around the elongate article such as to create a tight circumferential wrapping or looping. <EOS>