a pack including at least two articles or pet containers combined with each other , which are held together by means of a strip - like or ribbon - like compact strapping and said strapping being stretched around an outer surface of the articles or pet containers in a horizontal manner . the strapping is made of one , two or more similar or different plastic strapping band or bands made of a composite material with overlapping ends each whereby a single part or multi part contact point is formed by glueing and / or welding . the strapping forms a relief loop at the contact site or apart from the contact site .