Better Rubber Bands
Hair ties are less breakable and won't leave a residue when exposed to the weather.
I’ve come to learn that hair ties make the best tool for securing a rolled-up set of blueprints. Typical rubber bands have a short lifespan and can leave a residue on the prints when exposed to weather or temperature changes. Hair ties keep prints clean and organized.
—Samantha Kravtiz, Clinton, Conn.
Image: Rob Wotzak
From Fine Homebuilding #300
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Looks like those hair ties would also attract sand, dirt, water, and sawdust, eventually leaving a line in the center of your plans. But I''m sure they'll work just fine.