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clarino

clarino

9.6
A strong, light man-made material that looks like leather
  • noun
  • /kləˈriːnoʊ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : clarino
  • I prefer clarino for my upholstery projects.
  • clarino leather palm

Examples

  • The shoes are made of clarino.

  • She prefers clarino shoes for running since they are easy to clean and long-lasting.

  • Many sports gloves are made from clarino because it is lightweight and durable.

  • The sofa was upholstered in clarino to provide a leather-like look without using animal products.

  • The new shoes are made from clarino, which gives them the look of real leather while being more durable.

  • Many outdoor gloves are designed with a clarino palm for improved grip and wear resistance.

  • For the upholstery project, we chose clarino fabric because it is both easy to clean and looks elegant.

Synonyms

pleather
vsclarino
  • Informal
4 4.4

A man-made material that looks and feels like leather

is a trademarked fine fiber alternative designed for durability rather than mere imitation of leather
leatherette
vsclarino
2 5.2

A material made from plastic that looks like leather

is a trademarked fine fiber alternative made for durability rather than low cost
Ultrasuede
vsclarino
1 7.8

A brand name for a soft, durable fabric made to look like suede for clothes and furniture

is a trademarked synthetic material of very fine fibers used as durable leather substitute
Alcantara
vsclarino
  • Specialized
8.4

A soft man-made fabric like suede used for car seats and furniture

is the trademarked fine fiber material commonly used for shoes and upholstery
microfiber
vsclarino
  • US
4.0

Made from very thin artificial threads used for cloth or cleaning

is a trademarked synthetic material made from fine fibers used as leather substitute
suede cloth
vsclarino
5.5

A soft fabric that looks and feels like leather used for jackets or bags

is a trademarked fine fiber material used as a durable substitute for natural leather

How Durable

cowhide
1 3.2
pigskin
2 5.6
clarino
  • Specialized
9.6
vinyl
65 3.9
leatherette
2 5.2

Surface Forms

clarino singular
clarinos plural

Etymology

Clarino as the fabric name was created as a brand and uses the same root clarus, meaning 'clear' or 'bright', like English clear. A helpful way to remember it is to think of clarino as a smooth, leather-like material that gives a neat, bright look and works as an easy-to-care substitute for real leather.