Created by Italy-based mannequin manufacturer Bonaveri, these mannequin models are created in collaboration with the British Fashion Council and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). The mannequins are completely biodegradable and were placed on display at the London Fashion Week: Green Carpet Challenge.
The Bonaveri mannequins are created from the B-Plast material, which is comprised of bio-based polymer that's created using about 72% sugarcane and finally finished with B-Paint. B-Paint is created using a series of organic substances that are also renewable including plant-based resins and oils.
Being that fast fashion is often likened to being disposable, the Bonaveri B-Plast mannequin models show how fashion can be made more sustainable. When discarded, the Bonaveri B-Plast mannequins will only create CO2 and water equivalent to that found in decomposing sugarcane.
Biodegradable Fashion Mannequins
These Mannequin Models from Bonaveri are Completely Biodegradable
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Fashion - The use of biodegradable materials in mannequin models highlights the trend towards sustainable fashion.
2. Bio-based Polymers - The development of B-Plast, a bio-based polymer made from sugarcane, presents opportunities for industries to create more environmentally-friendly products.
3. Circular Economy - The concept of creating mannequin models that can be easily decomposed and reused supports the transition towards a circular economy in the fashion industry.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - The adoption of biodegradable mannequin models opens up new opportunities for sustainability-focused fashion retailers.
2. Manufacturing - The production of bio-based polymers provides innovative prospects for manufacturers looking to reduce their environmental impact.
3. Event Management - The use of biodegradable mannequins at fashion events creates demand for event planning companies that prioritize sustainability initiatives.