Damping element for decoupling elements, especially for Bellows

Damping element (114, 214, 314, 414, 514, 614, 714, 814) for placement in a corrugated outer tube (11), comprising a knitted fabric made of a highly temperature-resistant material, the outer surface by a forming a mold contour with at least one in a corrugation of the outer tube engaging bulge (114a, 214a, 314a, 414a, 514a, 614a, 714a, 814a) has.