Abstract: An interior fitting for a vehicle, particularly for a motor vehicle, comprises a supporting body, which is provided, at least in areas, with a sensor-functional planar structure and with a covering layer that is located on the side facing the interior. Different output signals can be generated by means of the planar structure according to the location of action thereupon. According to the invention, the covering layer is flexibly designed and completely covers the sensor-functional planar structure.

Abstract: A padding system for use in a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a seat providing a pad comprising foam and having a border area. The system may also include at least one reinforcing section embedded in the border area of the foam. A method of manufacturing a padding element for use in a vehicle seat is also disclosed. The seat may include a reinforcement, a carrier at least partially surrounding the reinforcement, and a foam at least partially surrounding the carrier. The method may include foaming the reinforcement in a foaming mold. The method may also include clamping the reinforcement to at least one fastening bracket in the foaming mold. A mold for manufacturing a padding element for use in a vehicle is also disclosed. The mold may include a foaming mold comprising a sidewall and a bottom. The mold may also include at least one clamp in the mold.