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So, you are finally ready to elevate how you display your clothing items or accessories to customers. Thumbs up to you for leveling up.
Naturally, the go-to solution is a set of great mannequins that you can style up and wow your target buyers. The tricky part, however, is choosing the right types of mannequins for your display needs. Yes, you read that right. Mannequins now come in different sizes, genders, body shapes, skin tones, and flexibility levels, among other options.
Feeling overwhelmed? Do not fret. Come along as we explore the main types of mannequins, their features, and their ideal uses, to help you find the right solutions.
Full Body Mannequins
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Full-body mannequins live up to their name as they mimic the whole frame of a human body. They have a head, neck, shoulders, torso, and both arms and legs.
The full composition of this type of mannequin makes it highly versatile. You can use it to display full outfits or different individual types of clothing or accessories. For example, you can dress it in a full suit or just a pair of slacks, depending on what you would like to showcase at the time.
From a business perspective, full-body mannequins make for a sound investment because they:
- Provide an all-inclusive display solution.
- Enable you to cross-sell different items by displaying them together on the mannequin as an ensemble.
Headless Mannequins
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A headless mannequin has a body form that starts from the neck downwards. One of the most direct advantages of this type of mannequin is that it is easy to dress them as you do not have to fit the head through clothing. You also do not need to worry about accessorizing the head to make the mannequin display look more cohesive.
Speaking of displays, the lack of a head on these mannequins draws the attention of potential customers to the lower body. This is ideal because the clothing on the mannequin becomes the focus of the display which is the main goal.
Abstract Mannequins
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The distinguishing factor of abstract mannequins is that they do not have defined facial features. Their heads are shaped like those of humans but they have no eyes, ears, or noses.
At this point, you may be thinking: if the head has no defined features, then why not go for a headless mannequin?
The presence of the head makes the abstract mannequin a little more personable compared to a headless mannequin. However, the lack of defined features makes the mannequin’s face less distracting so that anyone who looks at it will focus on the clothing or accessories on display.
Realistic Mannequins
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Have you ever walked past a mannequin and had to do a double-take? That is the exact effect that a quality realistic mannequin should have on passersby. Their structures, poses, and facial features are carefully crafted to make them almost pass for a human model.
Realistic mannequins create an immersive display that can be very effective in sales.
First, their resemblance to humans grabs the attention of passersby. This makes them take a closer look at the mannequin. As they do this, they also get drawn to notice and check out the clothing items on display.
Additionally, the realistic feel of this type of mannequin creates a more relatable display. Customers no longer just see a robotic mannequin but a humanesque example of how an outfit would look on them.
Flexible/Active Mannequins
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The flexibility of mannequins differs from one model to the next. Most mannequins may have some adjustability that enables you to position them in different poses but this is usually limited.
Flexible mannequins, on the other hand, have a great range of motion and you can position them in many different postures. This is a major plus because it means that you can get endlessly creative when designing your mannequin displays. You can also change the displays more regularly, by altering the poses, to attract more interest.
The flexibility of these mannequins further makes them suitable for displaying different types of clothing more vividly.
Take sportswear, for example. Most people associate it with an active lifestyle. It is thus more impactful to display sportswear items using flexible mannequins which you can position in athletic stances to create an athletic theme.
Junior/Child Mannequins
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Child mannequins are modeled to resemble the height and young physical features of children. They mostly range from toddlers to pre-teen kids, in terms of size.
These types of mannequins are a game-changer if you deal in children’s clothing.
For starters, they enable you to display the clothes as advertising to attract buyers.
However, aside from direct marketing, they also drive sales by providing a size estimate for parents and other people buying children’s clothing. This can be very helpful because kids keep growing and their sizes keep changing. It, in turn, makes caregivers hesitate to buy various items because they are worried about whether they will get the size right.
But, if you have a mannequin that they can use as a point of reference, it can make the difference between closing a sale or missing out.
Plus Size Mannequins
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The dimensions of plus-size mannequins are based on the body shapes and sizes of people who are more curvaceous or heavy-set.
Contrary to popular opinion, these types of mannequins are not only for stores that exclusively sell plus-size clothes. It is advisable to have them if you sell a wide range of clothing sizes too.
Why?
Inclusivity is a make-or-break factor for businesses. The stereotype of having slender mannequins implies that you are only marketing to customers in that target market. Whereas if you have a mix of slender and plus-size mannequins, it becomes clear that you have something to offer for different consumer needs.
Pregnant Mannequins
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If you sell maternity wear, pregnant mannequins can be a great asset for your business. They make it easier to showcase maternity attire to expectant mothers or those who are shopping for them.
It is no secret that pregnancy can make most women feel as though no version of clothing can be comfortable or stylish. Pregnant mannequins enable you to change this perception by creating lovely ensembles that entice mothers-to-be. In the end, they will likely find clothing that they like in your store and you will make a well-earned sale. Win-win.
Sports Mannequins
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Sports mannequins are sculpted and molded to resemble athletic bodies. They have just the right amount of muscle and fit body posture to make onlookers imagine how good they would look wearing the items on display.
As we mentioned above, you can use alternatives like flexible mannequins to create sports displays. Nevertheless, if you deal in athleisure, activewear, and sports goods in general, sports mannequins are a better choice. Especially considering that flexible mannequins may not have the athletic body type that sports mannequins have.
Further, top mannequin manufacturers develop sports mannequins that can achieve unique poses. Examples include biking, yoga, and boxing poses, among others.
Ghost Mannequins
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Ghost mannequins earn their name from the fact that you can hardly ever see the mannequin parts when they are dressed. They have a minimalistic structure with no head. Modern designs even have removable parts to ensure the full ghost effect. ( i.e. that no parts of the mannequin are visible and only the clothing is showcased.)
The upside to this type of mannequin is that it lets the clothing stand out without any distractions. It only provides the body structure to showcase the beauty of the outfit or clothing item.
The ghost aspect of these mannequins also makes them ideal for taking photos for online stores or social media. More so if you want simple but appealing shots of the clothing.
Bust/Torso Mannequins
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Bust mannequins differ quite a bit; some designs may or may not have a head and arms. The common standard, however, is that they depict the form of the upper human body up to the waist. They are ideal for displaying upper body wear such as:
- Shirts
- Tops
- Jackets
- Tshirts
- Lingerie
In most cases, bust mannequins are shorter and mainly focus on the chest area while torso mannequins tend to get to the waist area. Most mannequin manufacturers, however, use the terms interchangeably.
Colored Mannequins
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Colored mannequins are a great pick if you would like to create an artistic or high-brow display. Consider a gold-finish mannequin, for example. It portrays luxury and sophistication. It is also out of the ordinary and so it is bound to draw attention.
In a different context, you can use colored mannequins to represent different skin tones. This is a vital step towards achieving inclusivity in your business venture. It shows that you are sensitive to the diverse demographics of your customer base and value them all.
Some mannequin manufacturers offer colored mannequins as part of their standard catalog. However, in most cases, you may have to choose a custom mannequin manufacturer that can customize your mannequins in the colors you prefer.
Disassembled Mannequins/ Mannequin Parts
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Some clothing items and accessories, like scarves, wigs, sunglasses, or jewelry, only require specific mannequin parts to display them. It is the only way to keep the focus on those specific items. Ergo the use of individual mannequin parts like a head or a hand.
It is possible to buy some mannequin parts as individual units but some manufacturers also make mannequins with parts that you can disassemble for such uses.
Conclusione
Revamping your business display or capturing new images for an online store can be very exciting. The winning tip, however, is to take time to research and come up with tasteful display concepts. You can then use your ideas and the insights you have learned on today’s blog to select the most suitable types of mannequins for the display of your dreams.
Choose iYubo as Your Trusted Mannequin Manufacturer
iYubo mannequins are an art form just like the human body. We use high-standard 3D modeling to ensure the parts of each mannequin are proportionate and have a realistic look and feel.
Our production facilities are well-equipped to execute each design to the highest quality standards using durable materials. We have over 16 years in this craft and you can, therefore, rely on us to deliver every custom mannequin detail that you require to make your venture successful. Contattaci today for a quote or any queries.
