The Clipper: a lighter that still appeals to smokers

Clipper is a Spanish lighter, designed by the firm Flamagas. It was the first refillable plastic lighter in the world and its production spread internationally in a very short time. The Clipper has not aged, and it still appeals to smokers, helped by a regularly renewed range and a very active marketing campaign.

A lighter with green credentials

At a time when the environment is at the heart of the most pressing debates, the smoking world is under scrutiny. Between cigarette ends thrown on the ground, packaging littering the streets and, of course, the countless plastic lighters that end up in the oceans, it is not an easy picture to emerge from. Clipper, though, presents itself as a reference on environmental matters. The brand says it helps plant thousands of trees every year. And although it is made of plastic, the Clipper lighter can be refilled, as it always has been. It is therefore put forward as an alternative to disposable lighters, and many users see choosing the brand as a reasonable compromise.

Since the ignition system is removable, a faulty flint can easily be replaced, as can the whole ignition system, without throwing the lighter away. That is one more point in favour of its durability for anyone who wants to limit their impact on the environment.

Clipper lighters are reliable, hard-wearing and customisable

Durable and fairly robust, Clipper lighters are made from nylon polyamide (classic and mini models) and can last for years if used properly. Their design has earned them second place among the world’s best-selling lighters.

For the more upmarket models (classic, mini and jet), steel has been chosen as the material. In the classic and mini versions, the ignition system remains removable so that faulty parts can be replaced when needed.

Finally, if you want to personalise your Clipper lighter, that is possible too, with sleeves made by the brand into which the lighter slides. It is then easier to recognise, and takes on a smarter look.