A group of students and researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Institute of Textiles and Clothing recently came up with a shape-shifting mannequin called 'i.Dummy.' Although companies have been working on improving the fitting process for many years, mannequins have changed relatively little over the years. Now there is a device that can be used to show how clothing would fit on many different body types.
i.Dummy is a smart device that changes its shape so that designers can create custom-fit clothing for people of all sizes. The device is able to change its size by gathering measurement data from a 3D body scanner and then changing its proportions accordingly. The mannequin can adjust its measurements in just minutes, giving consumers a physical avatar for fitting garments of all shapes and sizes.
What's Driving This Trend
- Shape-shifting Mannequins
- Opportunity for clothing companies to offer custom-fit clothing for people of all sizes using shape-shifting mannequins.
- Improved Fitting Process
- Opportunity for companies to enhance the fitting process by using shape-shifting mannequins.
- Personalized Fashion Experience
- Opportunity to provide consumers with a physical avatar for trying on garments of all shapes and sizes.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Retail
- Fashion retailers can utilize the i.Dummy mannequin to offer custom-fit clothing options.
- Apparel Design
- Apparel designers can use i.Dummy to create custom-fit clothing for a wide range of body types.
- Body Scanning Technology
- Body scanning technology companies can integrate their products with i.Dummy to provide accurate measurements for clothing fittings.
