Clarino (クラリーノ, Kurarino) is a brand name for artificial leather manufactured by Kuraray.
[1] Clarino is based on a non-woven fabric composed of synthetic fibers that are intertwined three-dimensionally.
[citation needed] Versions of Clarino are manufactured that simulate suede and top-grain leather.
[citation needed] Unlike natural leather, Clarino is washable and retains its softness when wet; it can therefore be higher performance than natural leather in applications where the item may be exposed to water, such as riding saddles.
Clarino is made from blended nylon and polypropylene fibers, as well as a sponge-like polyurethane binder.