Abstract: An airbag comprises an airbag panel defining an inflatable volume. A discharge port having a closure is formed in the airbag panel. A tether extends through the inflatable volume from a first end tightly connected to the airbag panel in the direction of the discharge port to an opposite second end. The discharge port closure is connected to the second tether end and the airbag panel. The tether at least in portions has a two-ply design and includes two strap layers. A control strap extends transversely to the tether through the inflatable airbag volume. A first control strap portion is fastened to the airbag panel and to the first strap layer. A second control strap portion is fastened to the airbag panel and to the second strap layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an airbag (14) for a vehicle occupant restraint system comprising an airbag panel (16) defining an inflatable airbag volume, a tether (22) extending inside the airbag (14) through the inflatable airbag volume, a discharge port (24) formed in the airbag panel (16) and a discharge port closure (26) for closing the discharge port (24), wherein the tether (22) extends from a first tether end (32) tightly connected to the airbag panel (16) in the direction of the discharge port (24) to an opposite second tether end (34), wherein the discharge port closure (26) is connected both to the second tether end (34) and to the airbag panel (16), wherein the tether (22) at least in portions has a two-ply design and includes two strap layers (36, 38), wherein further a control strap (40) is provided which extends transversely to the tether (22) through the inflatable airbag volume as well as two control strap portions (42, 44), and wherein a first control strap portion (42) is fastened to the airbag