A manufacturing apparatus and manufacturing method for manufacturing a three-dimensional filaments-linked structure includes: divided weight information acquisition means which records divided weight information acquired by dividing weight distribution in a height direction of a person in a height axis direction, in correlation with a distance from a top of a head of the person; and three-dimensional linked structure formation means which tangles and fuses filaments of a thermoplastic resin material extruded from an extruder in a three-dimensional net shape, and forms a three-dimensional filaments-linked structure which is long in a product streaming direction, and the three-dimensional linked structure formation means includes filament density control means which controls filament density in the product streaming direction based on the divided weight information. As a result of the configuration, it is possible to promptly, reliably, and efficiently manufacture products with desired specifications for customers who request products with made-to-order specifications.

A manufacturing apparatus and manufacturing method for manufacturing a three-dimensional filaments-linked structure includes: divided weight information acquisition means which records divided weight information acquired by dividing weight distribution in a height direction of a person in a height axis direction, in correlation with a distance from a top of a head of the person; and three-dimensional linked structure formation means which tangles and fuses filaments of a thermoplastic resin material extruded from an extruder in a three-dimensional net shape, and forms a three-dimensional filaments-linked structure which is long in a product streaming direction, and the three-dimensional linked structure formation means includes filament density control means which controls filament density in the product streaming direction based on the divided weight information. As a result of the configuration, it is possible to promptly, reliably, and efficiently manufacture products with desired specifications for customers who request products with made-to-order specifications.

A pillow cushion is provided in which a repulsive force is unlikely to concentrate on an area in the vicinity of the apex of a back head portion and thus the head of a user is easily stabilized. In the pillow cushion formed with a filament three-dimensional bonded member in which, in a state where a plurality of filaments formed of a thermoplastic resin or a thermoplastic elastomer are three-dimensionally entangled, contact points of the filaments are fused, the density of the filaments in a back head portion support region is higher in both end portions in the direction of left and right shoulders than in a center portion.

A three-dimensional netted structure having an upper surface, a lower surface, two side surfaces a left end surface, and a right end surface, including at least a plurality of filaments helically and randomly entangled and thermally bonded together, wherein the filaments are formed out of a thermoplastic resin by extrusion molding followed by cooling with a liquid; and the netted structure is four-surface molded, the upper surface, the lower surface and the two side surfaces being molded. An apparatus and a method for manufacturing the three-dimensional netted structure.

A three-dimensional netted structure having an upper surface, a lower surface, two side surfaces a left end surface, and a right end surface, including at least a plurality of filaments helically and randomly entangled and thermally bonded together, wherein the filaments are formed out of a thermoplastic resin by extrusion molding followed by cooling with a liquid; and the netted structure is four-surface molded, the upper surface, the lower surface and the two side surfaces being molded. An apparatus and a method for manufacturing the three-dimensional netted structure.

The present disclosure relates to a thermoplastic fiber web structure (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d), which forms a support structure through fiber filaments (21a, 21h, 21i, 21k, 21l, 21m, 21n, 21q) that are melt-bonded together, the fiber filaments being formed from a thermoplastic elastomer material. The present disclosure further relates to an automobile interior part comprising a thermoplastic fiber web structure as described above and a sleeve and/or fabric (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d) fastened to the thermoplastic fiber web structure. The thermoplastic fiber web structure forms a support structure by melt extrusion of a thermoplastic elastomer material into a three-dimensional network structure, which has high resilience and recyclability. The automobile interior part, at the same time of ensuring support and comfort, achieves environmental protection, breathability and light weight. In particular, the thermoplastic material is subjected to a physical reaction rather than a chemical reaction during the melt extrusion process, so that the stability in the preparation process is better, and the product can be smoothly and controllably made. In addition, considering that conventional sleeve foaming fastening form cannot be applied to the thermoplastic fiber web structure, a completely novel fastening form is provided for the automobile interior part to match the wrapping of the thermoplastic fiber web structure.

A decorative, nonwoven laminate and a method of forming, including a first side of a first nonwoven affixed to one or both of a) a first side of a polymeric sheet or b) a second nonwoven, wherein the first nonwoven exhibits a basis weight of 15 g/m.sup.2 to 500 g/m.sup.2 and the second nonwoven exhibits a basis weight of 15 g/m.sup.2 to 1200 g/m.sup.2; and a colorant deposited on a second side of the first nonwoven. A topical coating may or may not be applied to improve durability of the printed surface layer.

A decorative, nonwoven laminate and a method of forming, including a first side of a first nonwoven affixed to one or both of a) a first side of a polymeric sheet or b) a second nonwoven, wherein the first nonwoven exhibits a basis weight of 15 g/m.sup.2 to 500 g/m.sup.2 and the second nonwoven exhibits a basis weight of 15 g/m.sup.2 to 1200 g/m.sup.2; and a colorant deposited on a second side of the first nonwoven. A topical coating may or may not be applied to improve durability of the printed surface layer.

A method of manufacturing a product, dispenses, through a tool with an aperture sized to match an overall perimeter of a product, a molten thermoplastic resin. The tool generates a plurality of strands through the tool aperture while maintaining the plurality of strands within the overall perimeter of the product. The strands are buckled by resisting a flow of the plurality of strands. The buckled strands intersect as a unitary non-woven body in a shape of the overall perimeter of the product.

A method of manufacturing a product, dispenses, through a tool with an aperture sized to match an overall perimeter of a product, a molten thermoplastic resin. The tool generates a plurality of strands through the tool aperture while maintaining the plurality of strands within the overall perimeter of the product. The strands are buckled by resisting a flow of the plurality of strands. The buckled strands intersect as a unitary non-woven body in a shape of the overall perimeter of the product.