An automotive seat including a foam pad (16) having a perforation or slit (24) through which an airbag from an airbag module (18) is deployable. The foam pad (16) has an upholstery cover with a seam (14) overlying the perforation or slit (24). A plastic sheet (20) which is more rigid than the foam pad (16) is molded onto an outer surface of the foam pad (16) and has an opening (22) adjacent the seam (14) through which the airbag is guided upon deployment. The sheet (20) may comprise plastic fibers which are knitted or woven or in the form of a non-woven web or non-woven, spun bonded, polypropylene fiber mesh.