theft - resistant product packaging includes a front shell having a matrix of cut - resistant strands disposed within or adjacent to a plastic substrate , and a back cover secured to and disposed relative to the front shell so as to form a cavity configured to contain a product therebetween . the cut - resistant strands may be formed of metal , fiber or fabric forming a matrix of cut - resistant strands which are overlayed , weaved or twisted with respect to one another . the cut - resistant strands may be disposed in a grid so as to form squares , rectangles , diamonds or parallelograms which are welded , glued or bound at the points of intersection