# Customizable 3D-Printed Mannequins Functional Art is Taken to a New Level with These Designs By Michael Plishka | Published 2018-07-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-mannequins References: [materia.nl](https://materia.nl/article/3d-printed-mannequins/) & [hansboodtmannequins](https://www.hansboodtmannequins.com/) Various types of mannequins have been a part of the fashion industry since the 15th century but Hans Boodt's printed Mannequins are a long way from the 'old school' tiny, wooden dolls or wire meshes. These [3D-printed human/art creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1) are establishing themselves as a premier manufacturer of 21st century clothing displays. Not only are these forms biodegradable, but they can be printed for 1/10th the cost of traditionally made mannequins. The entire process to create a [custom display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld) takes approximately a week. That includes creating a clay prototype and two days to print the production quality mannequin. Because of the speed-to-manufacture and seemingly infinite variety of mannequins, major fashion brands are already opting for these [fashionable explorations in form and function](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-sophie). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable 3D Printing:** The use of biodegradable materials in 3D printing for manufacturing mannequins presents an opportunity for sustainable fashion displays. - **Cost-effective Mannequin Production:** The ability to 3D print mannequins at a fraction of the cost compared to traditional methods creates an opportunity for cost savings in the fashion industry. - **Customizable Mannequin Designs:** The flexibility of 3D printing allows for the creation of unique and custom mannequin designs, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity for personalized fashion displays. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** The fashion retail industry can leverage 3D-printed mannequins to showcase their clothing in visually appealing and customizable displays. - **3D Printing:** The 3D printing industry can expand its applications by targeting the production of 3D-printed mannequins for fashion brands. - **Sustainability:** The sustainable manufacturing industry can explore the use of biodegradable materials in 3D printing mannequins to reduce environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consumer-Inspired Store Mannequins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-store-mannequins.md) - [Comfy Printed Component Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-chair-design.md) - [3d-Printed Retail Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3d-printed-suitcase.md) - [Inclusive Retail Mannequins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seated-mannequin.md) - [3D Printed Shoe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customfit-3d-printed-shoes.md) - [3D-Printed Wooden Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econitwood.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md) - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Packaging Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adapte-collection.md)