Abstract: A webbing for seat belt systems having energy absorbing properties comprising a top belt, a bottom belt, and a pair of lateral side seam members nondetachably connecting the belts together. The top belt and bottom belt each have an inner layer facing one another, and contiguous therewith a plurality of contact structures on both inner layers, thereby permitting the contact structures to bear resiliently against one another in an opposing, spaced relationship. During a vehicular collision, the contact structures would absorb deceleration energy and offer user protection against bodily injury. The webbing having energy absorbing properties can be employed in all types of seat belt systems, or be utilized for strapping and belt material.