Wilton Icing Bag Ties, Reusable Rubber Piping Bag Ties, 12-Piece Review (2026)

Who these ties are for

Bakers who prep several piping bags at once, whether for multiple buttercream colors on one cake or for switching between tips during a decorating session, are the clear fit for this set. Twisting and securing the top of a filled bag keeps icing from pushing out the back when the bag is set down or squeezed, which matters most for anyone managing more than one bag during a project. A baker who only ever fills and uses one bag at a time, then washes it immediately, will get less repeated use out of a 12-pack than someone juggling several bags of different colors across a longer decorating session.

What is in the pack

The set includes 12 rubber bag ties designed to work with piping and decorating bags of essentially any size, including both disposable plastic bags and reusable featherweight fabric bags. Wilton makes the ties from rubber rather than the wire or plastic twist ties sometimes bundled with disposable bags, which means they can be reused across many decorating sessions instead of being thrown away after one use. Because the ties are a simple accessory rather than a full kit, they do not include bags, couplers, or tips, so they are meant to be added to a baker's existing piping setup rather than serving as a starting kit on their own.

How the ties are used

The basic method is to twist the top of a filled piping bag closed, then wrap the rubber tie around that twisted section to hold it in place, which keeps icing from being pushed back out the top while the bag is squeezed from below. As icing is used up and the bag empties, the tie can be slid further down the bag to keep tension on the remaining icing, letting a baker pipe consistently until the bag is empty rather than working with a loose, half-full bag. Wilton recommends hand washing the ties before their first use and after each session, then drying them thoroughly so they are ready for the next batch of bags.

Where this accessory falls short on its own

Because the ties are small and simple, they are easy to lose in a drawer with other decorating tools if they are not kept together in a dedicated container or bag. They also address only one part of the piping workflow, sealing the bag, and do nothing for the separate issues of switching tips or attaching a coupler, so a baker still needs those items on hand for a full piping setup. Anyone whose main frustration is leaking around the tip rather than the top of the bag will not see much benefit from ties alone.

Verdict

In a lineup of seven couplers and bag tie products, this set ranks first, ahead of Wilton's own coupler sets and rings as well as third-party coupler options, reflecting how directly it solves the specific problem of keeping a filled bag sealed and under control. It is a good pickup for anyone already piping regularly who wants a reusable, low-cost way to manage multiple bags at once. Bakers whose main need is switching tips quickly rather than sealing bags should pair this with a coupler set rather than relying on ties alone.

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