| 摘要 |
A fused spacer fabric pad is provided having an upper layer of fabric, a lower layer of fabric, a plurality of spacer fibers therebetween, and a bead along lateral edge portions of the pad. The bead acts as a fused joint between the upper and lower layers of fabric. A method for forming the spacer fabric pad can include compressing portions of the spacer fabric together to form an outline of the spacer fabric pad, melting the compressed portions to form a fused joint, and cooling the fused joint while compressing the portions. The method can be performed using a die press that has a first platen, an opposing second platen, and a fusing die attached to the first platen. The fusing die can include a fusing blade that substantially forms the outline of the spacer fabric pad and that is formed of an electrically resistive material.
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