The packet (1) for pourable goods such as liquids or fine granules consists of an inner, thin-walled plastics container (2) enclosed by a cardboard wrapper (3), both of oblong or square cross-section. The hollow container (2) has at least two straight surfaces forming an edge together part of which has a recess (4) in. Gripper-cavities in the outer carton (3) correspond to the recess (4) to form a grip-hole (5). The container (2) has a top support shoulder (11) round it resting on the top free edge (12) of the casing (3). Near the closure-piece (8), the plastics container (2) has a reinforcement shoulder (9) with at least two opposite-facing straight support surfaces (1).
