Method for producing an upholstery element from nonwoven fabric elements for a vehicle seat, vehicle seat with such upholstery element, and motor vehicle with such a vehicle seat

Abstract

A method for producing an upholstery element of a vehicle seat, by providing at least two plate-like nonwoven fabric elements; inserting one or more nonwoven fabric elements into a forming tool; inserting at least one additional component made of a plastic and/or a metal and/or a textile on top of the last inserted nonwoven fabric element; inserting at least one other nonwoven fabric element into the forming tool, wherein the at least one nonwoven fabric element covers the at least one additional component; closing the forming tool and injecting a vaporous fluid, such that the nonwoven fabric elements swell and are materially bonded to one another to form an upholstery element and the at least one additional component is materially bonded in the upholstery element.

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