The invention relates to a method for packaging an object (34), comprising the following steps: placing the object (34) in a packaging (10) and in a sleeve-like shrink film (20) in such a way that the object (34) is internally in contact with a wall surface (12) of the packaging (10), a first end (22) of the sleeve-like shrink film (20) and a first section (30) adjacent to this first end (22) are arranged in the packaging (10), the sleeve-like shrink film (20) is guided in a central section through an opening (14) in the wall surface (12), and a second end (24) and a second section (32) adjacent to this second end (24) are arranged outside the packaging (10), and the first end (22) of the sleeve-like shrink film (20) is closed or at least narrowed; exerting a traction force onto the second section (32) of the sleeve-like shrink film (20); everting the second section (32) of the sleeve-like shrink film (20) over the packaging (10); closing or narrowing the second end (24) of the sleeve-like shrink film (20); a
