The trousers feature a drawstring tie waist. They were made of nylon, had a drawstring waistband, and often came in bright colours. The drawstring allows the sirwal to be worn at either the waist or hip level. The fitted sheet may also be secured using a drawstring instead of elastic. The main compartment closes by means of a drawstring secured by a plastic cord clamp. The game is sold with an orange drawstring bag for storage. It is worn with matching drawstring pants called "tubay" in Wolof. The first type consists of a dashiki, "sokoto" (drawstring trousers), and a matching kufi. A very wide, flat drawstring becomes a belt. This operation is similar to a traditional style purse, which has a drawstring. Howe's device was more like an elaborate drawstring than a true slide fastener. In 1984, the drawstring garbage bags are introduced by GLAD and Hefty. It was worn using a "nada" or drawstring. In such danger, the "retiarius" could sever the drawstring from his wrist with his dagger. The net measured 6.5 by 10 meters, with wide holes and a drawstring.