endless pipe lifting sling The lifting sling according to claim 1, wherein the overlapping regions are arranged mainly one above the other, so that a further overlapping region arises in which the lifting sling is sewn and forms a binding strap. The lifting sling according to claim 1, wherein it is provided for insertion into an injection molding tool for a stress element, and wherein it forms an integral part of the stress element after an extrusion process has been completed