Sauna360: eco-friendly thermal solutions

We find out how Sauna360 is helping spas develop their thermal areas more sustainably while maximising their impact and wellness benefits

Sustainability is a crucial factor in modern spa design, but achieving a sustainable offering while also creating stand-out thermal experiences can be complex. With energy prices fluctuating, Sauna360, a world leader in sauna, steam and infrared wellness, has brought a series of new solutions to market with its ECO-SAUNA initiative, to help spas lower energy usage while still offering exceptional thermal experiences.

Peter Mitchell, spa and wellness designer, Sauna360

Bringing experience to the fore

“As experts, we have seen the commercial steam and sauna sector evolve over the past 30 years. Working alongside our manufacturing partners, Sauna360 has devised thermal innovations to provide considerable energy efficiencies – a must in the current climate,” explains spa and wellness designer Peter Mitchell. “Our new ECO-SAUNA options can be retro fitted or incorporated into the design of new thermal suites.”

The not-so-new kids on the block

Behind a new name, Sauna360 has an unrivalled history of development in the modern sauna and steam industry.

Jeff Le Clos, commercial manager, says: “The Sauna360 group consists of five prominent sauna brands – Tylö, Helo, Kastor, Finnleo and Amerec. Each brand has played a crucial role in developing the modern sauna market.”

Sauna360 UK is the commercial design and installation division. The most diverse company in the group, it designs and installs steam and salt rooms, feature showers, ice features, plunge and vitality pools.

“We create authentic sauna, steam and infrared wellness experiences,” says Le Clos. “Our mission is to provide wellness and health through innovation and design.

A dynamic market

Demand for high-end and innovative heat experiences is increasing and performance-based rituals are adding a new dimension to the growth.

“We’re proud that our saunas at Rudding Park were recently used in the first UK Aufguss Championships,” says Le Clos. “The market’s interest in thermal wellness is thriving, and with some of the world’s finest brands, we see a very bright future.”

Sauna360 ECO-SAUNA: innovations for sustainability

1. The ECO-button

A simple way to halve power output of a sauna or steam room in quiet periods. The ECO-button keeps the heat or steam generator on standby, ready to produce on request. It can be timed to automatically turn on after a set period or reset manually.

2. The wellness system

Sauna360’s clever airflow system can be used to recover otherwise wasted hot air, precisely control air changes and – key for efficiency – maintain slightly negative air pressure to keep heat inside the cabin. In the steam room, the wellness system pumps steam and aroma in at bench level and extracts old air at floor level resulting in a very steamy atmosphere with perfect circulation of warmth at bathing height.

3. Self-closing hinges and door sensors

Simple but effective, self-closing hinges ensure doors always shut properly, preventing heat or steam loss. Added to this, door sensors can create an audible and visual sound beacon, alerting the bather or spa operator if a door has been left open. One control unit can operate multiple thermal room doors, helping control energy consumption.

4. Insulated walls and ceilings.

Sauna360 use extra-thick insulated wall and ceiling panels, keeping running costs down and reducing condensation in steam rooms.

5. Sauna heater

Sauna360 offers heaters with a large stone capacity, which is not only excellent for sauna infusion but will maintain the room heat for longer and works alongside the ECO-button.

6. Bench heating

In steam rooms, bench heating is the smart way to reduce energy costs. It also dries the cabin after use, improving hygiene and product life span.

7. Steam generator

Sauna360’s element-type steam generator can save spa operators more than £1,000 per annum, as it can be easily cleaned. The alternative – an electrode system – needs expensive replacements regularly.

8. Steam essence dosing

Precise dosing systems can be set for the optimal strength to deliver high fragrance concentrations in low doses, increasing efficiency.

9. Lux Element

The perfect construction material for steam rooms, from a valued partner of 30 years, Lux Element allows for excellent heat retention and water proofing as well as vaulted ceilings, curved walls, ergonomic benches or sloping backrests with integral heating.

For more information about Sauna360’s ECO-SAUNA initiative, visit: www.sauna360uk.com