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Austrian designation for zip cord is YZWL (Zwillingsleitung).
US designations are SPT-1, SPT-2 and SPT-3. I think SPT-1 equals our YZWL, SPT-2 is already much heavier but still only one layer of insulation, SPT-3 is AFAIK only used for air conditioner cords. I think SPT-1 is still pretty common for cheap appliance cords. Extension cords are usually SPT-2. I have some old US zip cords, and the sheathing seems to be way tougher than our YZWL. Probably different plastic.