Mannequins are 3D models of the human body that are designed to display clothing and accessories in retail environments and museums.
Mannequins come in various styles, materials, and poses. Female, male and children mannequins are available, as well as unisex mannequins, so that you can display clothing on an appropriate figure through mannequins hire. Mannequins play a really important role in both shops and museums, as they showcase clothing, accessories and artefacts to customers, creating appealing, educational displays.
At Proportion London, we offer the best of both worlds – as we have collections of mannequins available to purchase and others available to hire.
Sometimes, the decision over whether to hire or buy a mannequin can be easy. For example, if you require a mannequin for a pop up store that will only be open for a short period of time, hiring them would be a no-brainer. However, in most cases, the decision of whether to buy or hire mannequins depends on your requirements and objectives.
Hiring mannequins rather than buying them is an easy way of cutting your initial costs down. As well as this, because you return them after you no longer require them, you don’t need to pay for storing them when they aren’t in use.
As well as this, hiring mannequins can be a more environmentally friendly option. Although here at Proportion London we take sustainability seriously and offer a range of environmentally friendly papier-mache mannequins, the manufacturing of traditional mannequins produces a large amount of CO2 emissions. When hiring mannequins instead of purchasing them, the demand for production decreases, and therefore less emissions are produced.
We have a range of different collections available to hire, depending on your requirements and brief.
At Proportion London, our large selection of display equipment available to hire includes bust forms, mannequins and easy-to-assemble garment rails and a pop-up package that comprises mannequins or bust forms with garment rails. Hire equipment can be delivered with 48 hours’ working days notice, subject to availability.
Our mannequins come in a range of different finishes, including fibreglass and fabric covered, with a choice between no arms, fixed, fibreglass or wooden articulated arms.
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Explore our selection of retail-specific mannequins available for hire. We carefully curate a range of quality options, regardless of what type of clothing you are displaying.
Our mannequins come in various types, including full-body, half-body, torso, and headless models, each designed for specific display purposes.
To choose the right mannequin, consider factors like what you need it for, size, pose, material, and your style.
Yes, mannequins are available to represent different ages and genders, from child and teen mannequins to adult male and female figures.
The lifespan of a mannequin varies based on factors such as the material, usage, and care, but they are generally designed to be durable and long-lasting.