NATURAL RENEWABLE FIBER TRIM LAMINATE
A deformable structure for automotive interior components includes a substrate and a cushion element. The cushion element is disposed over the substrate. The cushion element includes a fiber section which has cellulosic fibers. The deformable structure also includes a cover disposed over the cushion element. A vehicle seat and trim laminate incorporating the deformable structure is also provided.
1 . A deformable structure comprising:
a substrate;
a cushion element disposed over the substrate, the cushion element including a fiber section comprising cellulosic fibers; and
a cover disposed over the cushion element.
2 . The deformable structure of claim 1 wherein the fiber section further comprising synthetic fibers.
3 . The deformable structure of claim 2 wherein the synthetic fibers comprise a component selected from the group consisting of polyester fibers, nylon fibers, latex fibers, polyethylene fibers, polypropylene fibers, and combinations thereof.
4 . The deformable structure of claim 1 wherein the cellulosic fibers and the synthetic fibers are present in a combined amount ranging from about 30 weight percent to about 95 weight percent based on the total weight of the fiber section.
5 . The deformable structure of claim 1 wherein the fiber section further comprises a binder.
6 . The deformable structure of claim 5 wherein the binder is present in an amount from about 5 weight percent to about 70 weight percent of the total weight of the fiber section.
7 . The deformable structure of claim 5 wherein the binder comprises a component selected from the group consisting of bicomponent fiber binders, latex binders, thermoplastic materials, and combinations thereof.
8 . The deformable structure of claim 4 wherein the cushion section is a seat cushion.
9 . The deformable structure of claim 8 wherein the cushion element is further includes a foam section.
10 . The deformable structure of claim 9 wherein the fiber section is a pad covering a surface of the foam section.
11 . The deformable structure of claim 9 wherein the cushion element is adapted to be placed in a seat.
12 . The deformable structure of claim 1 wherein the cover comprises a component selected from the group consisting of a non-woven fabric, a woven fabric, leather, a plastic sheet and combinations thereof.
13 . A trim laminate comprising the deformable structure of claim 1 .
14 . A cushion element for automotive interior components, the cushion element comprising:
a fiber section comprising cellulosic fibers; and
a foam section contacting the fiber section.
15 . The cushion element of claim 14 wherein the fiber section further comprising synthetic fibers.
16 . The cushion element of claim 15 wherein the synthetic fibers comprise a component selected from the group consisting of polyester fibers, nylon fibers, latex fibers, polyethylene fibers, polypropylene fibers, and combinations thereof.
17 . The cushion element of claim 14 wherein the cellulosic fibers and the synthetic fibers are present in a combined amount ranging from about 30 weight percent to about 95 weight percent based on the total weight of the fiber section.
18 . The cushion element of claim 14 wherein the fiber section further comprises a binder.
19 . The cushion element of claim 18 wherein the binder comprises a component selected from the group consisting of bicomponent fiber binders, latex binders, thermoplastic materials, and combinations thereof.
20 . A deformable structure comprising:
a cushion element including:
a foam cushion;
a fibrous pad disposed over a portion of the foam cushion, the fibrous pad comprising cellulosic fibers; and
a cover disposed over the cushion element.