Abstract: A packaging element in the form of an integrally molded encasement piece in the form of a shell of pulp material is produced through forming by suction a layer of a suspension of pulp whilst maintaining a draught angle on a porous mold for forming the piece. Removal of the piece from the mold and subsequent drying of the piece produce a finished element intended and designed to surround, embrace and support a free side region or end region of a mainly box-shaped article in an external shipping or presentation packaging. The packaging element has a substantially rectangular base surface of substantially the same shape and dimensions as a side surface or end surface of a side region or an end region of the article to be packaged.