There are several types that can be used. A company called Western Filament, Inc.-4680 San Fernando Road, Glendale, California 91204-1897 (818-247-5880) makes several types of lacing materials:

Type I Nylon lacing tape consists of a flat braided, high tenacity nylon yarn impregnated with wax or other materials to meet industry standards.

Type II Polyester lacing tape consists of a flat braided high tenacity polyester yarn impregnated with appropriate finishes to meet industry specifications.

Type III Teflon lacing tape is flat braided tetrafluorocarbon (teflon) for high temperature applications and resistant to fluids and chemicals.

Type IV Teflon coated fiberglass lacing tape has individual glass fibers coated and braided into a flat tape.

Type V Nomex lacing tape is a high temperature fiber braided into a flat tape and has improved knot holding characteristics.

Type P Nylon lacing twine is round twisted high tenacity nylon impregnated with wax or other finish to meet industry standards.

Mono-Ty is a low cost non-braided, nylon wax impregnated lacing tape for use in commercial industry applications.

Types of lacing and spot tying materials:

Round twisted twines:

Flat braided tapes:

Non-braided flat tapes:

Western Filament can twist, dye and braid yarns for your assembly needs especially for manufacturers.