Abstract: A process for manufacturing a thin-walled, high-capacity container of more than 2 liters, includes the following stages: Hot-shaping or cold-shaping to a desired volume a preformed shape that has a collar and a neck designed to receive a plug, whereby this preformed shape is able to exhibit residual stresses after its shaping to the desired volume, Using a material weight/developed surface ratio for the container ranging between 150 g/m2 and 250 g/m2, and more particularly between 150 g/m2 and 200 g/m2. The container and the device for receiving this container are described.