A recent trend has seen the use of mixed materials for packaging incorporating plastic, leather and silk papers with tinplate. Producing a final package that not only serves a practical purpose but is also pleasing to the eye. The famous french cigarette brand gauloises &lsquogallic&rsquo from french, has represented a special packaging for its gauloises blondes. Its outer pack incorporates a zip feature, reassuring the customer of product freshness while at the same time providing a fun, quirky element.