Rio

Rio is a premium, high-performance vegan leather designed for marine seating, outdoor upholstery, and high-end interiors. Engineered for superior tailorability, it features a distinctive free-hand cross-hatch texture with a refined metallic finish—perfect for designers and upholsterers seeking a modern, handcrafted aesthetic. Manufactured by Morbern Europe and distributed exclusively in the UK by Boyriven Ltd, Rio delivers the ideal combination of luxury appearance, outdoor durability, and easy upholstery, making it a standout choice for contoured seating and detailed design elements.

Part of the MORstretch collection, Rio offers multi-directional stretch for fast, crease-free upholstery, even on complex shapes and sculpted forms. This 100% vegan material contains biobased ingredients and is engineered for demanding environments, offering dependable resistance to mildew, antimicrobial growth, bleach, and everyday wear. With full IMO MED approval, Rio is suitable for both interior and exterior marine, cruise, hospitality, and transport applications where performance and cleanability are essential.

Popular applications include:

- Marine seating & boat interiors

 -Transport & commercial vehicle interiors

- Hospitality, bar & restaurant upholstery

- Outdoor seating & weather-exposed installations

- Contoured seating, feature panels & sculpted upholstery

Combining a unique cross-hatch grain, sustainable construction, and exceptional stretch performance, Rio delivers a premium finish with long-term reliability—perfect for projects where both style and durability matter.