diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Misc/handcuffs.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Misc/handcuffs.yml
index a0c010352f..f2fbab04a0 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Misc/handcuffs.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Misc/handcuffs.yml
@@ -63,6 +63,9 @@
   id: Zipties
   parent: Handcuffs
   components:
+  - type: Item
+    size: Tiny
+    storedRotation: 0
   - type: Handcuff
     breakoutTime: 20  # halfway between improvised cablecuffs and metal ones
     cuffedRSI: Objects/Misc/cablecuffs.rsi  # cablecuffs will look fine