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ETHAFOAM™ Plastic Foam is a recognized safe conservation material, and forms the basis of the torso, hips, arms and optional head and feet. No glues or adhesives are used in the fabrication process.

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Outer padding layer of soft 100% polyester (no sizing added) covers the ETHAFOAM™ that in turn is covered by a replaceable nylon covering. You can add extra padding under or over the nylon, and pin or stitch directly to the form to stabilize fragile garments.

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Chest and hips move independtently along 1" aluminum tubing to adjust the height from 4'-10" to 6'. The set of three poles allows you to display with center pole, or offset poles for trousers. The torso can be removed for easy mounting of graments.

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Chest sizes are small or large and can be padded to form a female or male bust line. Both Standard and Economy chests can have a tall neck or flat neck. Hip design is either a tapered female hip or straight male hip. All pieces can be used interchangeably to suit your needs.

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Removable arms attach easily to torso, even under garments! They rotate at the shoulder and bend at the elbow to give some flexibility in posing.

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Metal stand is black powder-coated, weighted, stable, and easy to move. A set screw holds alunimun tube in place and keeps it from rotating.

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Optional items are available:
1. Large or small removable head is ethnic- and gender-neutral and lifts off for easy dressing
2. Feet are articulated at instep to accommodate different heel heights.
3. Seated hip is available to give variety to your exhibit.
4. Polyester stockinette covers are available. The white ribbed cover encases the torso, hip and arms. Stockinette covers are also available for the optional head and feet.
   

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Our Conservation Forms are a great starting point for mounting your
garments. Click the thumbnail for examples.

   
Accessory items are available:
1. Clothes Hanger - choose from the economical Carve-Your-Own Hanger or the ready to use Finished Hanger. Padding and cover available as a kit.
2. Head Mount for storing or displaying headwear.
   
NEW Head Mounts with facial features:
1. Female Head Mount - use when a more realistic female face is desired to show off your headwear.
2. Male Head Mount - use when a more realistic male face is desired to show off your headwear.
   
NEW Dress Form and Suit Form:
These forms are made of solid ETHAFOAM™ with a polyester stockinette covering. They have a more realistic shape than our other conservation forms and can be great solutions for a "no-frills" display of artifact garments.

1. Dress Form - can be carved down or padded up to fit your garment.
2. Suit Form - use this form for male suit jackets or shirts. The shoulders are removable and can be carved down or padded up to fit different sized garments.


So... What's the difference between the ECONOMY Form and the STANDARD Form?

STANDARD Form has an adjustable interior construction that allows you to easily change the width of the form to fit different sized clothing. This inner adjustment can be made many times, so you can change the costumes easily and often. The STANDARD Form also has a high neck to accept the optional head. The inner core and shoulder area is made from a very dense ETHAFOAM™. Use our STANDARD Form when you want it to fit a larger range of sizes. Click Here for sizes.

The ECONOMY Form is made from a solid interior of ETHAFOAM™ and does not have an adjustable interior, but you can still slightly alter the shoulder width. Conservators use this form to save money, and some prefer to carve the lightweight foam to a specific shape. Like the STANDARD Form, the ECONOMY Form comes in adult male and female, but is also available in a child's form. Use our new ECONOMY Form when you have moderately sized garments, or a few similar-sized garments. Quantity discounts are available. Click Here for sizes.



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