Process for producing a multi-layered foam article and articles produced therefrom

A process for preparing a multi-layered seat having at least one raised peripheral support and an inner zone which comprises:

• (a) pouring a first elastomeric forming formulation into a mold having areas defining the inner zone and the at least one raised peripheral support for the resulting seat and forming an elastomeric layer;
• (b) applying onto the elastomeric layer in the areas corresponding to the raised peripheral support a release agent;
• (c) applying onto the elastomeric layer of the inner zone of step (a) and the mold release agent of step (b), before the first elastomeric forming formulation cures, a foam producing second formulation;
• and
• (d) after the first elastomeric forming formulation and the foam producing second formulation cure, demolding the seat
• wherein the release agent is applied in an amount sufficient to prevent adherence of the foam producing second formulation to the first elastomeric forming formulation.