Composite Foam Article

A method of making a composite foam article, said method comprising the steps of:

• positioning a blank in a heating device, the blank comprising:
• a foam core layer presenting a first surface and a second surface facing opposite said first surface;
• at least one catch layer comprising particles of carbon;
• at least one reinforcing layer comprising a plurality of fibers and a polymeric binder;
• and
• heating the blank at a temperature above the melting point of the polymeric binder to cause the polymer to melt and the layers of the composite foam article to adhere to one another.

A composite foam article comprising:

• a polyurethane foam layer presenting a first surface and a second surface facing opposite said first surface;
• a polymeric bonding layer disposed on said first surface;
• a catch layer comprising particles of carbon having a surface area greater than about 500 m2/g disposed on said polymeric bonding layer;
• a polymeric containment layer disposed on said catch layer;
• and
• a non-woven, woven, leather, or vinyl layer disposed on said second surface.