Non-pneumatic tire

A non-pneumatic tire comprising:

• a circumferential tread portion,
• a circumferential shearband carrying the tread portion,
• a hub portion, and
• a supporting structure supporting the shearband on the hub portion,
• wherein the tire further comprises a fabric layer extending along a radially inner surface of the shearband and a radially outer surface of the supporting structure.

A method of making a non-pneumatic tire comprising a tread portion, a shearband carrying the tread portion, and a supporting structure supporting the shearband, wherein the method comprises the steps of:

• Providing a fabric layer comprising a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, wherein said first surface of the fabric layer comprises a plurality of protrusions;
• Applying a thermoplastic polymer onto the first surface to form a portion of the supporting structure comprising the plurality of protrusions protruding into the thermoplastic polymer;
• Providing a shearband;
• and
• Curing the shearband to the second surface of the fabric layer.