Textile molding is an advanced manufacturing process that shapes multi-layered fabric composites using vacuum forming technology. In this method, a specialized fabric composite is drawn into a pre-heated mold through controlled vacuum pressure, allowing the material to conform precisely to the mold’s contours. The composite typically consists of a heat-flexible fabric layer—whose stitch structure has not yet been thermally set—combined with a polyurethane (PU) foam layer and a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film layer.

The material is heated to a temperature that meets or exceeds the highest thermal setting point of both the fabric and PVC layers. This ensures optimal flexibility and formability. Once shaped within the mold, the material is cooled, effectively setting the fabric structure and locking in the desired geometry.

In many applications, liquid polyurethane foam is then injected into the mold, where it expands and cures to create fully formed components such as seat cushions, panels, and upholstered parts. This integrated process enables the production of complex shapes with both structural support and refined surface finishes.

Widely used in industries such as automotive, furniture, and interior design, textile molding offers an efficient solution for combining durability, comfort, and aesthetic appeal within a single manufacturing cycle.