Sunlighten

Sunlighten, infrared saunas for the home

Sunlighten is a company dedicated to the design and manufacture of infrared saunas for home use, with a 25-year history of studying how different wavelengths of infrared light interact with the body. Its catalog spans near, mid, and far infrared saunas, as well as portable models, LED light therapy devices, and accessories.

Models and collections

The company organizes its offering into several product lines:

• mPulse Smart Sauna: presented as the world's first dynamic sauna, with patented 3 in 1 full spectrum technology (near, mid, and far infrared) and integrated red light. It allows you to customize each wavelength according to the health benefit you're looking for.
• Amplify Full Spectrum Sauna: a full spectrum sauna with halogen heaters designed for a faster, more intense session.
• Signature Far Infrared Sauna: a far infrared model with SoloCarbon® heating technology, focused on simplicity and a more accessible price.
• Solo System: a portable sauna that uses patented SoloCarbon® far infrared technology.
• lumiNIR: a handheld LED light therapy device with four attachments that emit red light, blue light, and near infrared.
• Custom saunas: a bespoke design service for personal, home, commercial, or business needs, from design through delivery and construction.

Wellness goals

The company frames the choice of a sauna around the user's wellness goal. Among the goals it mentions are detoxification, immunity, weight loss, anti-aging, relaxation, heart health, muscle recovery, sleep, and gut health. It also offers a quiz to guide your selection based on your goal and the number of people (one to five).

Manufacturing and materials

Sunlighten states that it controls every stage of production in its own facilities. Among the features it highlights are kiln-dried solid wood, non-toxic, low EMF materials, and tight seals for even heat. Each sauna is crafted with sustainably sourced eucalyptus wood, whose variations in tone, grain, and color are natural hallmarks of the material.

The assembly system uses the patented Magne-Seal™ magnetic closure, which replaces clips and screws and allows for at-home assembly in one or two hours with two people. The interior walls incorporate CELLIANT® fabric, which reflects infrared back into the body; the same material is used in accessories that convert body heat into additional infrared energy.

Technology and user experience

The company integrates a tablet control panel into its saunas that provides access to six pre-installed health programs and allows you to customize sessions, as well as play music or audiovisual content. WiFi connectivity makes software updates easy. It also incorporates chromotherapy in all its models, with colors from the visible spectrum associated with different points of body energy.

Accessories

Sunlighten sells accessories designed for its saunas, such as the sauna linen collection, wood backrests, and cushion covers, with the goal of turning the sauna into an at-home spa space.

Scope and considerations

The company states that more than 200,000 people use its products and that it has an international presence. Its saunas are not designed to be placed outdoors; if placed outside, with or without a roof, they require a cover to maintain the warranty. Sunlighten classifies its products as general wellness products, not as medical devices as defined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and they are not intended to treat, cure, or prevent diseases.