A Ratchet strap fastener

A ratchet strap fastener 10 comprising a first flexible elongate body 12 having a first end 14 and a second opposed end 16, in which the first end 14 of the elongate body provides a loop 18 (e.g. a pair of metal D-rings) for receiving the second opposed end 16 of the elongate body, and a first portion of hook and loop fastening 20 is provided at or adjacent the second end 16 of the elongate body. The fastener further provides an eyelet 22 for receiving a ratchet hook(s) of a ratchet strap (figure 4) and a second portion of hook and loop fastening 24. A second flexible elongate body 30 may extend from and perpendicular to the first flexible elongate body 12. The second flexible elongate body may have a pair of opposed ends 32, 34, each end providing a portion of hook and loop fastening 36, 38 for releasable engagement. The first 12 and/or elongate body 30 may be composed of webbing. A method of securing a coiled-up ratchet strap using the ratchet fastener is disclosed. The ratchet trap fastener may store ratchet straps neatly, preventing tangling when not in use.