Abstract: A fender (10) which is essentially U-shaped in cross section and which consists of elastomer material in its energy-absorbing part, is manufactured in planar configuration and folded to U-sectional shape on mounting. To make folding possible and to provide both an equalisation of tensile stresses and an increase of the transfer of forces between the web (12) and the legs (13) of the U-shaped cross section, longitudinal slots (17) are formed on the inside of the U-shaped cross section at the transition between the web and the legs. The mouth edges of the slot are bevelled and form mutually abutting supporting surfaces (18) for said transfer of forces. At the bottom of the slot (19), a longitudinal open channel (21) has been left to equalize the tensile stress occurring in the fender material on folding.