Here’s what I discovered:

The sauna industry is largely unregulated.

Brands can make big claims about “detox,” “low EMF,” and “non-toxic materials” with virtually no oversight. Some companies are excellent. Some look good online but don’t hold up in person.

I came away respecting only a couple of brands that were genuinely serious about safety, materials, and performance.

Sun Stream, in particular, stood out:

They’ve been building infrared saunas since 1999, making them one of the original pioneers in the space.

Their designs use very low EMF heaters and non-toxic materials that are tested not to off-gas into your home.

The sizing, layout, and look of their saunas make sense for real homes ( especially apartments).

After my research, I flew to Canada to meet the founder in person and go through every detail: the build quality, the materials, the heat, the way these saunas feel in real use.

From there, we created a dedicated partnership for New York and Florida so people in city apartments and homes could have a clear, high-trust option and local support.

 

- Justin Glaser