Pleat to assemble a fragment of material in a folded state, characterized in that it comprises a central panel (1) on the perimeter of which are elastically articulated, at their middle part (20), at least two attaching tabs (2) movable in rotation about an axis (5) between an open position or placing position and a closed position or pleating position, a spring (7) cooperating with each of the attaching tabs (2) to pull them back to the pleating position without any external stress being applied to it.

Clip-type cable management apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a first jaw and a second jaw having interleaved tines in a predetermined configuration are coupled by a hinge pin around which a torsion spring is disposed to urge said first jaw and said second jaw pivotally toward a close position so as to securely retain a cable being folded or coiled into a bundle of cable segments. Such cable management is further enhanced with additional features, optimized structures, and operating methods.