Abstract: An upholstery item (12) with an occupiable surface for supporting an occupant comprises a padding having a front side turned towards the occupiable surface, a back side turned away from the occupiable surface and an opening extending therein from the front side to the back side. A film-type occupancy sensor mat (24) arranged on the front side of the padding is equipped with an anchor tab (34,42) comprising a proximal portion integrally formed with the sensor mat (24) and a distal portion. The anchor tab (34,42) is inserted into the opening and secured against slipping out of the opening in direction of the front side by a retention element of the padding, provided at the opening. The anchor tab (34,42) is configured as an electric-connection portion of the sensor mat (24) adapted for connecting the sensor mat (24) to an electronic control unit.