Are inflatable mannequins a good alternative for traditional mannequins?

Nowadays, traditional mannequins made from glass fibre are definitely the most utilized type of display dummies. But there are a few drawbacks of these traditional display dummies that makes some visual merchandiser think about looking for alternatives. Inflatable mannequins, which are made out of a plastic sheet kind of material, are for sure a good option that’s worth a closer look. We have compiled some reasons why one should use inflatable mannequins for the display of fashion goods, but we are also discussing some drawbacks that need to be considered :

Traditional mannequins are costly when compared to their inflatable counterparts. If you are looking for more cost effective solutions, you should short-list inflatable mannequins. But on the other hand inflatable mannequins aren’t as realistic as fiber glass mannequins, which might compensate the lower price. The kind of display dummy to choose always depends on their field of application.
Many window dressers find it problematic when arranging and moving fiber-glass display dummies in the shop window because of their weight, whereas inflatable mannequins are made of just a plastic sheet. This makes them quite light in weight; light weight is always a plus point with mannequins and their usage.
Merchants with limited storage room are often faced with the problem where to store their solid glassfibre mannequins, when their shopping window is often trimmed in new design. Inflatable mannequins are just perfect for this field of application, cause it takes just a few moments to inflate and deflate them if needed. After deflating they are in a foldable state for storage. Here they only take a fracture of the space that a solid mannequin would have taken, so you have more storage room for your trading stock.
When it comes to durability one has to come to the conclusion that both types of mannequins aren’t made to last forever. Mannequins made of fiberglass might break when they fall down, also due to frequent use their color might peel off. Inflatable display dummies can easily be damaged with sharp items like razors or blades, although an inflatable dummy might be reparable with special tape.
Traditional mannequins are of fixed size and can only accommodate a particular size of clothes to display. In cotrast to this inflatable mannequins offer, to some extent, a better flexibility, which makes it easier to fit clothing to them.
It’s also about mobility. Traditional mannequins are not easy to carry and shift between places, while inflatable display dummies (after being deflated) are easy to move.

All in all inflatable mannequins are an economical solution for small independent retailers, which trim their shopping window and instore displays at regular intervals. Inflatable mannequins make your shopping display more versatile, but traditional mannequins are definitly the better selection when you need to present you goods with a sure taste for style.