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An improved headliner material is formed of two layers formed from two types of polyester fibers. The polyester layers include both binder and non-binder fibers. The binder fibers are provided by an adhesive sheath that melts to secure the binder and non-binder fibers together. The layers are provid

An improved headliner material is formed of two layers formed from two types of polyester fibers. The polyester layers include both binder and non-binder fibers. The binder fibers are provided by an adhesive sheath that melts to secure the binder and non-binder fibers together. The layers are provided with different percentages of binder fibers. One layer is provided with 20% to 30% of binder fibers, with the remainder being non-binder fibers. This layer is less rigid, and provides loft and sound absorption to the headliner material. The other layer is provided with a greater percentage of binder fibers, and preferably, 40% to 60% binder fibers. This layer provides structure and rigidity to the headliner material.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A vehicle headliner comprising:a first layer formed of polyester fibers including some fibers formed with a binder sheath, and some formed with no binder sheath, said first layer having 20%-30% by weight of binder fibers; anda second layer formed of polyester fibers, said

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A vehicle headliner comprising:a first layer formed of polyester fibers including some fibers formed with a binder sheath, and some formed with no binder sheath, said first layer having 20%-30% by weight of binder fibers; anda second layer formed of polyester fibers, said second layer also including some fibers formed with a binder sheath, and other fibers formed with no binder sheath, the percentage of fibers formed with a binder in said second layer having 40%-60% by weight binder fibers such that said second layer provides greater rigidity than said first layer and said first layer provides greater loft than said second layer.