Which material is used as backing upholstery in casket construction?

• A. Matte finish
• B. Masselin
• C. Mean
• D. Mausoleum

Answer: (B)

In casket upholstery, a backing sheet is used behind the fabric to create a smooth, stable base that the lining can be attached to. The material chosen for that backing is masselin, a lightweight nonwoven paper product. It sits between the shell and the upholstery fabric, giving a uniform surface, helping the fabric lay flat, and providing an easy surface for glue or stitching to grip. It’s chosen because it’s economical, easy to cut to fit, and works well with the fabric used inside caskets.

Matte finish is a exterior surface treatment and not related to interior backing; mean is unrelated to materials in this context; mausoleum is a building type, not a backing material.