Particle foam component having a textured surface

摘要

An element molded from a particle foam, including for example expanded polypropylene foam, includes at least one visible exterior surface defined by the particle foam. The visible exterior surface is textured having a roughness depth of less than or equal to 1.00mm and a plurality of vent interfaces each having a maximum width of less than or equal to 0.4mm. Methods of molding the element, together with a mold and a method of making the mold, are also provided.