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This invention relates generally to a fabric composite for disposition across an automotive seating frame and relates more particularly to a laminated fabric incorporating elastomeric yarn which has undergone either flame or adhesive lamination so as to be joined to a knit or woven aesthetic cover b

This invention relates generally to a fabric composite for disposition across an automotive seating frame and relates more particularly to a laminated fabric incorporating elastomeric yarn which has undergone either flame or adhesive lamination so as to be joined to a knit or woven aesthetic cover by means of foam either with or without adhesive.

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1. A seating support fabric composite comprised of a plurality of layers, wherein a first layer is comprised of a fabric selected from the group consisting of woven fabrics and knitted fabrics, a second layer is comprised of foam, and a third layer is comprised of a warp knit, weft insertion elastom

1. A seating support fabric composite comprised of a plurality of layers, wherein a first layer is comprised of a fabric selected from the group consisting of woven fabrics and knitted fabrics, a second layer is comprised of foam, and a third layer is comprised of a warp knit, weft insertion elastomeric fabric. 2. The fabric of claim 1 wherein said fabric is comprised of bicomponent elastomeric yarns disposed in one direction. 3. The fabric of claim 2 wherein said yarns have an elongation at break of not less than about 70 percent. 4. The fabric of claim 2 wherein said yarns have an elongation at break of not less than about 90 percent. 5. The fabric of claim 2 wherein said yarns are bicomponent elastomeric monofilament yarns having a sheath component and a core component, and wherein said sheath component has a melting point lower than that of the core component. 6. The fabric of claim 1 wherein said fabric is comprised of bicomponent elastomeric yarns disposed in more than one direction. 7. The fabric of claim 1 wherein said foam is a polyether foam that is bonded to said elastomeric fabric. 8. The fabric of claim 7 wherein said yarns are bicomponent elastomeric monofilament yarns having a sheath component has a melting point lower than that of the core component. 9. The fabric of claim 7 wherein said polyether foam is bonded by means of flame lamination. 10. A seating structure comprised of a frame to which is attached the seating support fabric composite of claim 8. 11. The seating structure of claim 10 wherein said fabric is disposed in tension over said frame.