Abstract: A damping system for fittings, in particular for domestic appliances and furniture, comprises a first fitting part (2) which can be moved relative to a second fitting part (3), wherein a damping element (4, 4?) with a housing (5) and a piston (7, 14), which is mounted such that it can move in the housing (5), is provided in order to brake the relative movement of the first fitting part (2) to the second fitting part (3) before an end position is reached, wherein a knitted fabric (6) comprising threads is arranged in the housing (5), it being possible for said knitted fabric to be compressed by the piston (7, 14) for the purpose of damping the movement of the fitting parts (2, 3).