Padding element for seats and method of manufacturing the same

A method for making a padding element for seats such as sofas, armchairs, seats, armrests, wherein said seats have a support structure, and similar support structures for the human body or parts thereof, such as rest or anti-fatigue mats, anti-decubitus mattresses, shower mats, anti-impact mats, wherein said padding element is equipped with a support surface for a user, comprising the following steps of:

• providing a mould having a surface,
• providing a film or covering, wherein said providing step comprises inserting or spraying said film or covering in said mould,
• pouring a gel on at least part of said film or covering,
• waiting a time interval to make said gel cross link, in order to obtain a gel layer and to make said gel layer adhere to at least part of said film or covering,
• pouring an elastomer,
• waiting a time interval to make said elastomer set in order to obtain a compact elastomeric layer and to make said compact elastomeric layer adhere to said gel layer and to at least part of said film or covering.