Physical Alvaform
The Alvaform is the ideal fit tool designed to accurately represent the size and shape of your customer, sculpted in 3D by experts who understand human anatomy and physiology.
Off-The-Rack
Our Off-the-Rack collection includes forms that are available as-is. The forms are based on sizing standards developed by us, for you. Our expert consultants and master modelers develop our Standards based on real data pulled from more than tens of thousands of body scans from international populations, collaborations with respected research and standards organizations around the globe, and human anatomy.
Personalized
Personalized AlvaForms allow for rebranding of Off-the-Rack forms - our Standards, your Brand.
- - 3D Virtual AlvaForms made available through the Alvanon Body Platform,
- - Company branding printed on AlvaForms,
- - And vendor order tracking reports.
- - Includes 1 AlvaForm with shipping and handling fees using our AlvaShip services.
- - Regional population distribution charts depicting target market statue, size and shape.
- - General best practices and process recommendations for implementing a standard of fit.
- - An online meeting with our consultants to walkthrough data and recommendations.
- - 90 day free access to the Motif online learning class: How to use a fit form.
- - Customs and Duties are not included.
- - Includes all deliverables from the Personalization Package.
If you have a target demographic in mind and our Off-the-Rack or Personalized package doesn’t quite meet those needs, we also offer Customized AlvaForms.
Customized
Customized AlvaForms offer the most comprehensive, full-service AlvaForm development. It’s a process tailored to meet your specific needs - features, shape, posture, and measurement specifications.
A Custom Development Package includes a number of additional services:- - Body scan data and measurements,
- - 3D Virtual AlvaForms made available through the Alvanon Body Platform,
- - A prototype reference form,
- - Company branding printed on AlvaForms,
- - And vendor order tracking reports.
Between our Standard Series, Signature Series, and Specialty Forms, we offer more than 25 international standards for children, men, and women’s sizes. We aim to provide a comprehensive range of target demographics for brands and designers to choose from when purchasing a form or size set.
For a full list of our available standards please visit theAlvanon Standards Series Measurements & Specs page.
THE MAKES
We offer three different Makes for our AlvaForms to meet the varying needs across the industry:
Classic
The Classic Make is the traditional, industry-standard dress form. A hard internal shell covered with two layers of cotton ribs. The outer layer is finished with a highly durable covering.
This make is best suited for frequent fit sessions.
Soft
The Soft Make is built on an internal skeleton, filled with memory foam, and wrapped with a highly durable covering. It simulates the feel and properties of soft human tissue.
It is ideal for designing tight fitting clothing and undergarments.
Tailor
The Tailor Make is a versatile alternative to the Classic Make. It is made of an internal shell, covered with a thick layer of felt, and topped with a highly durable covering.
This Make is ideal for brands who drape everyday. It is only available as a Customized Form.
The Styles
We offer a comprehensive selection of AlvaForm Styles in addition to the Full Body.
SPECIALTY FORMS
Specialty Forms are designed for those with more niche or unique needs.
A miniature Full Torso AlvaForm, scaled down, and approximately 17” in height. It’s ideal for efficiently and sustainably creating and testing large scale patterns and new concepts
The Men’s Tailored Coat is a specially designed form that reflects a body wearing layers (t-shirt, dress shirt, vest, or sweater) commonly worn under a suit coat or blazer. This form features attached round shoulder caps and is available in a half body style or Tailor make. It is also available sizes US/UK 40 and EU 50. For more information please inquire about the Men’s Tailored Coat Specialty Sales Leaflet.
This form is ideal for designing intimates and swimwear. It’s made of softer memory foam, available only in Full Torso Style, and features a wider crotch for ease of fitting bottoms.
These features come standard with all children’s forms.
A simple, turn-lock detachable leg that allows for better viewing of the crotch angle and easier access to work on the inseam. Single, detachable legs is a feature exclusive to Classic/Tailor Makes. Soft Forms have 2 Detachable Legs.
Detachable sections provide additional support for height adjustments. Available as Custom features only.
Built-in holes at the bottom of AlvaForm legs. Compatible with standing peg bas. Available in all forms except Infant forms with bent legs.
Key body measurement lines printed on the form that mark the exact points of measure. Available in all three Makes.
Soft, bendable arms that help demonstrate potential creasing on garments. Available as Custom features only.
Detachable sections provide additional support for height adjustments. Available as Custom features only.
A collapsible, pressure-sensitive plate installed into the right hip to allow slim-waisted bottoms to slip over hips more easily. This feature is available only in Classic/Tailor Makes.
Featuring simple notch-attachment sockets that allow for easy attachment to body and arm rotation. Shoulder caps are available when full arms are not needed. Available in all three Makes.
A magnetic, detachable head that allows you to pull garments on and off more easily.
A Table Top Stand with poles compatible with Peg Holes in AlvaForms. This is only available for Infant forms from Premie (Pr) to 4T. This accessory makes fitting tops easier.
A memory foam belly that allows for button snug fitting. This feature is available in all three Makes except for Half Body forms or Infant Forms under 12M.
A 3D printed head stand for use during fittings.
Defines the pectoral area for working on detailed intimates. Available as a custom feature only.
A collapsible, pressure-sensitive plate installed into the right hip to allow slim-waisted bottoms to slip over hips more easily. This feature is available only in Classic/Tailor Makes.
Simple notch-attachments allow the removal of feet to more easily pull garments on and off. This feature is exclusive to Children’s and Junior forms but is available as a Custom option.
A pole that allows for hanging from a stand. The Twist-Lock pole comes standard on forms with heads, intimate/swim forms, and slack forms. The Fixed pole comes standard on all forms that do not have heads.
Peg poles compatible with only full form AlvaForm Peg Holes for standing. Standing Pegs are preferable over hanging poles for fitting tops and dressing.
Available only as a Custom feature for 3/7/9 months.
Available in 7 & 9 months.
Standard features and accessories vary from childrens and kids forms to adult forms. Please see specific Standard Series Brochures for more details.
Images of the Alvaform taken by Alvanon and from designers from social media
Alvaform - Draping
EU Alvaform in London Office
Alvaform in Netflix 'Next in Fashion'
Alvaform at The Master Tailor Institute, Amsterdam
Alvaform at The Master Tailor Institute, Amsterdam
Alvaform - Intimate Swim Form
Custom Alvaform - Men's Tailored Coat
EU Alvaform Collection in London Office
Alvaform at Paris Opera House
Alvaform at Paris Opera House
Alvaform references real human bodies