the present invention relates to an airbag cushion which exhibits a low amount of seam usage in correlation to an overall high amount of available inflation airspace within the cushion itself . these correlated elements are now combined for the first time in what is defined as an effective seam usage index . the inventive cushion must have at least one substantially straight seam and must possess an effective seam usage factor of less than about 0 . 11 . a cushion exhibiting such a low seam usage factor and also comprising an integrated looped pocket for the disposition of an inflator can is also provided as well as an overall vehicle restraint system comprising the inventive airbag cushion .