<p>The invention relates to a package for an object (4), the package surrounding the object (4) in the packaged state on a first surface and on the adjoining further surfaces in a protective manner. The package has the shape of a flexible protective sleeve (1) which is open on one side and can be fitted over the object (4). In the edge and/or corner regions, the protective sleeve (1) is provided with shock-absorbing devices (3) of a given strength such that these devices fulfil a guiding and/or adjusting function when the protective sleeve (1) is fitted on the object (4). <IMAGE></p>