Cigarette production is a highly automated process in which friction between fibrous materials plays a key role in the handling, transport, and packaging of tobacco products. Excessive friction often leads to sorting slot blockages and production line downtime, highlighting clear economic relevance. This study examined the tribological behaviour of selected cigarette types, focusing on the interaction between cigarette tube material and the anodised aluminium track of the transport and sorting machine. Experimental research combined classic surface roughness measurements with the optical digital image correlation (DIC) method, ensuring high accuracy and repeatability under controlled environmental conditions. The average static friction coefficient was found to be 0.28, with noticeable differences observed between sample groups taken from different cigarette packs, as characterised later in the study. Moreover, the developed DIC-based setup proved effective for analysing subtle tribological interactions. These findings provide quantitative insights into material performance and offer practical guidance for reducing friction-related production issues within the tobacco industry.