CPC B60N 2/5883 (2013.01) [B60N 2/5891 (2013.01)] | 17 Claims |
1. A seat trim cover for a vehicle seat, comprising:
a cover material blank comprising at least a cover material, said cover material blank pre-cut into a predefined shape having a predefined selvage extending around an outer periphery of said cover material blank;
wherein said cover material blank is vacuum formed into a 3-dimensional shape; and
wherein a molded foam backing is formed on said cover material blank after said cover material blank is vacuum formed into said 3-dimensional shape, said molded foam backing being spaced apart from said predefined selvage extending around said outer periphery of said cover material blank forming a foam-free selvage, said molded foam backing including a stepped edge profile comprising a first surface defining a first sewing alignment feature and a second surface defining a second sewing alignment feature, said first sewing alignment feature being spaced apart from said second sewing alignment feature.
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