I got these for an unusual purpose.  I use them to lock down the lid on my footstool and the hinged lid of a chest I have.  I have a 2 year old grandson living with me and he is into everything.  He was so frustrated when he was unable to open things up and throw the contents everywhere!  And I was able to breath a sigh of relief.  One less thing to have to clean up, but more important, one less thing to have to scold him about. The straps work great for my purposes.