The present invention relates to a device comprising a tubular drape for covering surgical equipment and furthermore comprising a container adapted to accommodate a substantial portion of the drape in an axially compressed state in a ring-shape, the container comprising a first sheet and a second sheet, wherein the first sheet and the second sheet are oppositely arranged, the first sheet having a first opening and the second sheet having a second opening, wherein the first opening is configured for withdrawal of the drape from the container, and wherein the first and the second openings are configured for passing the surgical equipment to be covered therethrough, wherein the accommodated ring-shaped drape portion has a mechanical stiffness substantially contributing to the overall stiffness of the device. The present invention further relates to a method for manufacturing a device comprising a tubular drape and a container.
