Abstract: A light-translucent artificial leatherette (e.g., for use in an automotive interior) consists of a surface treating agent layer and a multilayer polymer material construction. The multilayer polymer material construction is comprised of at least an epidermal layer, which is a pigmented layer, and a surface treating agent layer, which is affixed to the epidermal layer. The light-translucent artificial leatherette is further comprised of a light-shielding layer, within which an inverse mask or light-transparent patterned structure is incorporated. The light-shielding layer is positioned between two laminates of the multilayer polymer construction adjacent thereto. The light-shielding layer is positioned directly between two laminates of the multilayer polymer construction adjacent thereto, and an inverse mask pattern is embedded into the light-shielding layer.

Abstract: A surface covered with a non-transparent light transmissive opaque membrane having an A side facing the surface and a B side facing an open environment. The membrane comprises a top cross-linked polyurethane layer, a foamed polyvinyl chloride (PVC) layer, a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) knit fabric layer. A light source and an input means for controlling the light source are disposed between the surface and the membrane. The input means comprising touch sensor switch or capacitive sensor is capable of being operated by touching the B side of the membrane to turn the light source on and off such that the light transmits through the membrane and can be viewed from the open environment.