[mrs bouquet]

I usually get mine from the arboretum the strongest ones they have got.  But they are not up to the job on one of my trees.  After a few weeks the wind snaps them.     Have you any ideas please ?     Mrs Bouquet

[New shoot]

This sort of fabric tie can be a better bet.  It does rot in the end, but it doesn't tend to snap like plastic ties.

https://www.green-tech.co.uk/tree-planting-products/tree-ties-and-support/holdfast-natural-tree-tie?affiliate=product_feed&utm_source=product_feed&utm_medium=product_feed&utm_campaign=product_feed&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxO_1wrro5wIVGLLtCh0qWwa2EAQYAyABEgJsqfD_BwE

I tend to hoard any such fabrics I come across e.g. straps off bags and backpacks that are going in the bin.  It might be worth having a rummage through the bottom of the wardrobe before you shell out 

[mrs bouquet]

Thanks for that, what an interesting site.   The picture of the tree "bandaged" to the stake made me chuckle, it is just what I need.    I shall also do as you suggest and mooch around to see if I can find anything else that may do the trick.    Thanks,   Mrs B

[jezza]

Hello try old tights or stockings twist them slightly to make like a rope they last about a year and are easily replaceable  jezza