Customized Sports Mannequin Design
Background
Due to confidentiality agreements, the customer's name is not disclosed.
An international sports retail brand was upgrading its global stores
and looking to replace traditional fiberglass (FRP) mannequins
with a more sustainable solution.
The customer was seeking a reliable manufacturing partner capable of
delivering consistent quality, environmental compliance, and scalable production.
Challenges
The previous supplier faced several limitations:
-

Inconsistent Quality
Handcrafted FRP
production resulted in
inconsistent quality. -

Fragile & Prone to Damage
Mannequins were prone
to damage during transportation
and long-term use. -

High VOC Emissions
Painted surfaces
generated
VOC emissions. -

Long Lead Time
Long production lead
times delayed
store rollouts. -

Not Recyclable
Used mannequins could not be
effectively recycled, increasing
environmental impact.
Customer
Requirements
The customer required a solution that could:
-
Meet Ecodesign
sustainability principles. -
Eliminate paint
and reduce VOC emissions. -
Support recyclable
materials and circular use. -
Cover multiple sports categories
with customized mannequin designs. -
Deliver prototypes within 45 days
and mass production within 60 days.45DAYS60DAYS
Sustainable by design.
Engineered for global retail.
POSH developed a customized sustainable mannequin
solution featuring:
ONE-PIECE
BLOW MOLDINGFor improved durability
and structural consistency.
PAINT-FREE
PRODUCTIONWith zero
VOC emissions.
RECYCLABLE PP
MATERIALWith recycled-content
options.
STABLE MASS
PRODUCTIONFor global retail
rollout.
CUSTOMIZED
DESIGNSTailored to different
sports collections.
MEASURABLE RESULTS.
SUSTAINABLE IMPACT.
The project delivered measurable improvements
that drive performance, sustainability and long-term value.
- 01
Zero VOC emissions
- 02
100% recyclable mannequins
- 03
Approximately 1/3 the weight of traditional FRP mannequins
- 04
Improved impact resistance and longer service life
- 05
Consistent quality across large-volume production
- 06
Reliable delivery for global store rollouts
- 07
Support for the customer's ESG and sustainability objectives