Bungee cord is made of one or more strands of an elastic material, usually, rubber, bound together by a fabric covering. It is commonly used as a tie-down for luggage or equipment carried on the outside of a vehicle. Bungee cords are most often used to secure objects without tying knots and to absorb shock.

Inexpensive bungee cords, with metal or plastic hooks on each end, are marketed as a general utility item. They are extremely tough, high-stretch, woven polypropylene braiding covering a strong natural rubber latex core. The cord is lightweight, strong, wear-resistant, and long-lasting. The cord is particularly suitable for tarpaulin/softcover tie-downs for trailers, pick-ups, roof-racks, boats, trampolines and garden furniture, etc.