Interior covering element for a vehicle and method for producing the same

Abstract

The invention concerns a vehicle interior trim element and process for manufacturing same. In accordance with the invention, the vehicle interior trim element (1) comprises: a rigid core member (3) which gives the element its shape, a cover sheet (11) of fabric or similar which covers the rigid core member, a foam layer (13, 14) arranged between the rigid core member and the cover sheet, and subdivided into a first and a second under-layer such that: the first under-layer (13) has mainly open cells and is arranged between the cover sheet and the second under-layer, and the second under-layer (14) is produced from thermoplastic polyolefin material(s), has mainly closed cells and is arranged between the core member and the first under-layer. Accordingly the appearance, feel and sound of the element are improved.

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