VEHICLE HEADLINER COMPRISED OF A THERMOFORMABLE THERMOPLASTIC FOAM SHEET

摘要

A vehicle having an improved headliner. The headliner comprises a thermoform ed core layer. The core layer comprises an extruded thermoplastic foam and optionally one or more adjacent layers of a substantially non-foamed thermoplastic. The core layer is substantially free of thermoset materials a nd preferably free of glass or fiberglass mattes or scrim. A decorative layer such a felt layer or a fabric layer is preferably laminated to the core laye r. The headliner is substantially resistant to sagging and able to substantiall y maintain its thermoformed shape when installed in the vehicle. There is also a process for assembling or making a headliner and installing it in a vehicle.