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An improved material for forming vehicle trim panels includes natural fibers formed reinforcing mats. The natural fibers replaced the prior known use of glass fibers. Prior art glass fibers may sometimes cause skin irritation, and the natural fiber eliminates this problem. The fibrous mats are prefe

An improved material for forming vehicle trim panels includes natural fibers formed reinforcing mats. The natural fibers replaced the prior known use of glass fibers. Prior art glass fibers may sometimes cause skin irritation, and the natural fiber eliminates this problem. The fibrous mats are preferably placed on both sides of the central foam layer, and a decorative layer is placed outwardly of one of the fibrous mats. Various naturally occurring fibrous materials such as hemp may be utilized.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A vehicle trim panel comprising:an outer decorative layer;an inner layer;fibrous mats positioned between said decorative layer and said inner layer, and on the opposed side of said inner layer, said fibrous mats being formed to include pieces of naturally occurring fibrous material

[ We claim:] [1.] A vehicle trim panel comprising:an outer decorative layer;an inner layer;fibrous mats positioned between said decorative layer and said inner layer, and on the opposed side of said inner layer, said fibrous mats being formed to include pieces of naturally occurring fibrous material, and a binder to secure said fiber pieces.