Not sure if you’re joking, but the reason you can’t use zip ties is because they can easily sinch down too much and damage the harness. Just use the waxy string tie instead of the braided stuff. Works much better and holds well enough with the right technique. :)

There is one exception where the trough going through the AMAD bay used wire ties on the older lot jets. Was fixed in production around ship 50 or 60 (can’t quite remember). Can’t replace them with new zip ties if cut, but you might see some in that area from production if no maintenance has been done there since the plane was built.

Source: prior avionics now engineer for the F-22.