Mannequins are mainly used in stores to display clothes. A display mannequin is usually a full-size mannequin in the shape of a person. A display mannequin will normally include all parts of the human body, including the head and feet. Display mannequins can be made from a number of different materials, such as fiberglass, wood, plaster, or wax.
Almost every clothing store has at least one display mannequin. They are commonly found in the front windows of stores in the mall to display the latest fashions from the store. Display mannequins must be life-size so that the clothes fit properly. Most mannequins are complete figures that include the head, torso, arms, and legs, but some are just a torso. These types of display mannequins are perfect for saving space when modeling shirts and blouses. Full-size mannequins take up more space, but are more versatile because they can be used to display entire outfits, including hats, shirts, pants, and shoes.
Display mannequins are usually modeled after people who are physically fit. People are more likely to view clothing favorably if it is displayed flatteringly on the model’s physique.
A display mannequin can be made from various materials. Many are made of fiberglass. These mannequins are durable and easy to mass produce. Other mannequins are made of plaster. Plaster mannequins are easier to break than fiberglass models, but are still useful if handled correctly. Wooden mannequins are less common than plaster and fiberglass mannequins because they take longer to make. They were much more common before plastic manufacturing became popular. Wax mannequins are rarely used to display clothing for sale in stores, but are often found in museums.
Display mannequins are a great way for stores to display their clothing. Buyers get a good idea of what clothing will look like on a real person when they see it on a mannequin.
