Abstract:
A nonwoven trough (12) and method of construction thereof are provided. The nonwoven trough includes at least one nonwoven wall (14) formed from a mixture of bonded natural cellulosic fibers and thermoplastic fibers. The at least one nonwoven wall extends along a longitudinal axis (19) and has a midsection (18) and opposite end portions (20, 20'). The midsection has a base (22) and a pair of walls extending upwardly from the base to provide the midsection with a generally U-shaped cross-section taken generally transversely to the longitudinal axis. At least one flange (30) extends laterally from the at least one nonwoven wall, wherein the flange is configured for attachment to a vehicle member.