Mannequins are mainly used in stores to display clothing. A display mannequin is usually a full-size mannequin in the shape of a person. A display mannequin will typically include all parts of the human body, including the head and feet. Display mannequins can be made of 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 store front windows in the mall to display the latest store fashions. Display mannequins must be life size for clothing to fit properly. Most mannequins are full figures including 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 generally modeled after people who are physically fit. People are more likely to view clothing favorably if it displays flatteringly on the model’s physique.

A display mannequin can be made of 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 manufacture. 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 have a good idea of ​​what clothing will look like on a real person when they see it on a mannequin.