Preferable restraints

[Ragoczy]

Leather cuffs -- they're quick and easy to attach and you can change positions and attachment points without a lot of effort (I prefer to expend my effort on the body and not the restraints).

If your submissive tends to lose control in any way and really pull, then look for ones with metal grommets reinforcing the buckle holes.

I learned that the hard way as kitten tends to lose control and likes to sink her claws into things at certain points. I was busy with something had a "what's that snapping noise? OW!"-moment.

Suspension cuffs are good too -- very sturdy and designed to be safe and comfortable when tension is applied -- but they're a bit more costly, typically.

[samm]

Leather cuffs -- they're quick and easy to attach and you can change positions and attachment points without a lot of effort (I prefer to expend my effort on the body and not the restraints).

But that's just the beauty of rope; it takes some time tying someone up and that way that person feels gradually more and more restrained and helpless.
The bondage actually evolves, becoming more complex (and more tight if you wish) taking away freedom a bit at a time.

I generally like the feeling of rope (scarves or stockings/pantyhose are nice also). It's warmer and softer than metal restraints, though I must admit I have never used cuffs before And leather cuffs, I don't know, they seem so... clinical?
I find that rope has more character, more spirit.

[Ragoczy]

But that's just the beauty of rope; it takes some time tying someone up and that way that person feels gradually more and more restrained and helpless.
The bondage actually evolves, becoming more complex (and more tight if you wish) taking away freedom a bit at a time.

I generally like the feeling of rope (scarves or stockings/pantyhose are nice also). It's warmer and softer than metal restraints, though I must admit I have never used cuffs before And leather cuffs, I don't know, they seem so... clinical?
I find that rope has more character, more spirit.

Two kids in the house = quick & convenient trumps the rope.

If I have more time, I use long silk scarves.