First you need to understand what a mannequin is and why it is needed. So, in itself it is a product made of some material that completely replicates the texture of the human body, be it a woman or a man of any age. If you look at the origin of the name, in the original language, which is Dutch, the word mannekijn is translated as “man”.
Dimensions
Size mainly matters for two types, tailoring and display items. But if products used in the clothing manufacturing industry mainly have a size regulator, then the height of the mannequin is stable, and nothing is adjustable.
It should be noted that in the field of sales, the mannequin becomes one of the main factors, since it is he who is able to turn a visitor into a buyer, simply due to the fact that the outfit looks unsurpassed on him. You can notice that more buyers are attracted to salons in which there are dressed models in the windows, and they also arouse more interest and excitement among the buyer.And the first thing that flashes in his head is the question “What else is interesting in this store.”
Since clothes and a mannequin are actually two inseparable things, they must fit together. First of all, the required height of the mannequin is needed, and then the size itself is selected. For example, if the store’s specialization is the sale of models of strictly large sizes, or, on the contrary, very small ones, then it is necessary to select the figures specifically for clothing size. Not only will this help with the display itself, but it will also overcome some buyer complexes.
It’s not for nothing that there is a catchphrase “the main thing is that the suit fits”; compliance with this principle is the key to the success of any fashion boutique.
For the most part, standard products are in greatest demand among consumers; the height of the mannequin reaches 18 centimeters, and clothing size 42–46. Another factor can be noted that such an personification of a woman has the stereotypical parameters of “ideal” forms, i.e. 90-60-90. At the same time, the figure will be able to highlight all the advantages of any type of outfit.
But in some cases it is necessary to deviate from the standards. Ultimately you can get that:
- The average height of a mannequin is from 146 to 179 centimeters
- Neck circumference from 35 to 41 cm.
- Hip circumference from 90 to 130 cm.
- Waist circumference from 60 to 110 cm.
- Bust circumference from 80 to 121 cm.
All of these factors apply to displaying clothing in the size range 42-60.
For big ones clothing sizes, and accordingly large body parameters, mannequins are made to order.Thus, the size of a female mannequin can vary significantly, and it should be selected strictly according to the parameters of the clothing that is planned to be shown, since it must fit perfectly, which will attract attention.
Kinds
Depending on the type, the height of the figure will also differ. These products are used in the following forms:
- Tailor's, which are used mainly when sewing clothes, or designing them.
- Demonstration, used for displaying clothes at exhibitions and in stores.
- Artistic. They are used by artists to sketch from life illustrative images of various poses of a person or outfit.
- Training ones, which are used for training purposes in first aid courses.
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