Why the Right Headliner Matters in a Car Interior The headliner is often overlooked when we think about car interiors. But having spent quite a few years working alongside automotive engineers and product designers, I can tell you it’s far more integral than it seems at first glance. This thin, soft panel lining the roof of a vehicle serves not only an aesthetic purpose but also functional roles—noise reduction, insulation, and even safety. Frankly, choosing the right headliner material is like picking the linchpin for the entire interior environment. The feel, durability, and even how it hand…