we like to use hemp or jute rope if you can find it, but we are big into shibari, for traditional ties (sans knots) rope that provides lots of friction is very helpful, especially when doing suspensions

i have had alot of different types of restraints used on me, everything from my own hair, to the quite simple belt around my throat as a leash, leather cuffs are great for comfort, metal cuffs are fun if allpied safely, duct tape can even be used in a pinch, zip ties even have thier advantages alltough i dont reccomed them, i even once was tied with a cargo strap

saftey first, is of prime importance, its easier than you think to develope a pressure ulcer and or complications from circulation restriction, or axphixiate in some cases

and ps,, rope can be very quickley done if the one doing the ties is well versed and has practiced the art for speed and effieciency as well as voyeristic apeal, practice practice practice makes perfect

a simple short length of rope can effectivly imobilize a girl faster than even zip ties or cuffs with a simple hitch or "capture" tie, look how much faster cowboys are at it than the guys on cops