VEHICLE COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR MAKING A VEHICLE COMPONENT

摘要

A process for providing a cushioned region ( 14 ) on a substrate ( 12 ) is disclosed. The substrate ( 12 ) is at least partially covered by a sheet ( 18 ) of preferably textured material. A skin ( 22 ) is coupled to the substrate ( 12 ) and a compressible material ( 24 ) (such as foam) is injected between the sheet ( 22 ) and skin ( 24 ). The sheet ( 18 ) is intended to promote adhesion to the compressible material ( 24 ) (e.g., mechanical and/or chemical joining or bonding). If portions of the coversheet ( 18 ) are exposed on a visible surface, the coversheet may also be configured to provide a decorative or ornamental appearances.