Zip ties were first invented in 1958 by Marcus C. Logan. He invented them after touring a Boeing aircraft factory and noticing that workers were injuring their fingers on waxed nylon cords used to hold cables together. Shortly after, they were mass manufactured by Thomas & Betts under the brand name Ty-Rap. From that point onwards, zip ties (both branded and unbranded) became incredibly popular, and for good reason. They are versatile and affordable and pose a quick solution to a variety of issues. It’s no wonder they are still popular today.