Headliners having improved sound-absorbing characteristics

摘要

Thermoformable laminates, suitable for use as automobile headliners, comprising a layer of non-woven fabric (acoustical pad bonded to one side of a foamed polymer sheet are disclosed. The non-woven fabric comprises a certain blend of staple fibers which provide an optimum balance of characteristics including cost and improved sound absorption characteristics which are important headliner characteristics, especially, for compact and subcompact automobile uses.