Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a bottle having a sheath made of a shrinkable plastic film, the bottle comprising, on the circumferential surface thereof, at least one grip recess or handle opening projecting into the interior of the bottle, comprising the following steps: producing a tube from the shrinkable plastic film; drawing the tube onto the bottle; shrinking the plastic film onto the bottle; laser-cutting the area of the shrinkable plastic film which covers the grip recess or handle opening of the bottle; and sucking away the cut-out area by means of a fan.