Gloss or matte? Choosing a finish for your boutique

Gloss or matte? Choosing a finish for your boutique

Every Rigga mannequin comes in gloss and matte, in white, black, nude or grey. Here is how to choose.

Gloss

  • Photographs sharper and reads premium under spotlights.
  • Works best in windows and evening displays.
  • Shows fingerprints, so it needs a regular wipe.

Matte

  • Hides handling marks, which suits busy shop floors where staff dress and undress figures daily.
  • Looks calm in daylight stores and softens bright prints.
  • Photographs well for flat, even product shots.

What most Rigga clients do

Mix them: gloss in the window to catch the eye, matte on the floor for daily dressing. Colour follows your brand: black and white are the safest; nude flatters lingerie and swimwear; grey suits minimal and menswear stores.

If you need a colour matched to your brand, the Rigga Atelier sprays custom finishes. Existing figures can also be refinished from one finish to the other.