Our team is entrusted by a Canadian far infrared sauna equipment company to source and develop high-quality FAR INFRARED SAUNA manufacturers in China, with the target market being Canada.
The Canadian client is scheduled to visit the recommended far infrared sauna production factories in China on January 12th,2025 . For manufacturers interested in cooperating with the Canadian market and participating in this inspection opportunity, please contact us promptly via email: info@plywoodinspection.com.
To help you better understand the demand of the Canadian market, the following are the common styles, raw materials and key requirements of far infrared saunas in Canada:
1. Common Styles of Canadian Far Infrared Saunas
Canadian far infrared saunas are mainly designed for home use, focusing on portability, space adaptability and comfort. The mainstream styles are classified by capacity and installation type as follows:
- Single-person Sauna: Compact in size, suitable for small living spaces such as apartments. Typical dimensions (external): Around 36″ W x 36″ D x 76-78″ H. It is equipped with basic functions such as a single-person ergonomic backrest and a simple control system, which is the best choice for personal health and relaxation .
- 2-person Sauna: The most popular style in the Canadian market, suitable for couples or friends to use together. Typical dimensions (external): 46-48″ W x 40-44″ D x 75-78″ H. It usually has enhanced functions such as Bluetooth audio and color light therapy, and the internal space is designed to be more spacious .
- 3-4-person Sauna: Designed for families, with a spacious internal layout. Typical dimensions (external): 60-72″ W x 45-46″ D x 75-78″ H. It is equipped with multiple heating panels to ensure uniform heat distribution, and is often equipped with advanced configurations such as dual speakers and external control panels .
- 6-person Sauna: Suitable for large families or small commercial places (such as home spas). Typical dimensions (external): Around 73″ W x 61″ D x 79″ H. It has a large number of heating panels (up to 15 pieces) and rich additional functions, such as FM/CD radio, LCD display with DVD player, etc. .
- Corner Sauna: A space-saving style designed for corner installation, which is widely favored by Canadian households with limited space. The shape is mostly polygonal, and the capacity is mainly 2-3 people. It has the same functional configuration as the standard model .
- Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna: A high-end popular style that combines long-wave far-infrared and short-wave near-infrared. It can provide multi-level health benefits and is often equipped with red light therapy functions .
2. Main Raw Materials for Canadian Far Infrared Saunas
Canadian consumers have high requirements for the safety, environmental protection and durability of sauna materials, and the mainstream raw materials must meet strict environmental and quality standards:
- Wood Materials (Core Requirements: Toxin-free, Sustainable):
- Canadian Western Red Cedar: It has natural antibacterial properties, low odor, and good thermal insulation. It is the preferred high-end material for sauna interiors. The wood needs to be selected through strict inspection to ensure no toxic chemical residues .
- Canadian Hemlock: A cost-effective and widely used material, with stable wood properties, smooth texture, and good processing performance. It is often used for sauna wall panels, benches and external decorations. It must meet the sustainable forestry certification standards .
- Canadian Basswood: The least allergenic wood in North America, with warm tones and natural beauty. It matures in a short cycle (7 years) and is a sustainable material. It is often used in high-end toxin-free saunas and is finished with natural beeswax .
- Thermal Plus™ Aspen: A high-performance wood material for external decoration, with good thermal stability and durability .
- Heating Elements (Core Requirements: Low EMF, Safety):
- Carbon Fiber Heating Panels: The mainstream heating element, which has the advantages of uniform heating, energy saving and long service life. It is required to be ultra-low EMF (electromagnetic field) or near-zero EMF (≤0.2 milliGauss), and must pass UL/ETL certification .
- Ceramic Heating Elements: High-end heating elements made of natural infrared-reflective minerals, which provide gentle and comfortable heat, suitable for high-end toxin-free saunas .
- Full Spectrum Heating Panels: Combined with carbon fiber and ceramic materials, it can emit multi-band infrared rays and is equipped with safety protection devices .
- Other Key Materials:
- Tempered Glass: Used for sauna doors and windows, requiring toxin-free, child-safe, and locally made in line with Canadian safety standards (thickness ≥8mm) .
- Stainless Steel: Used for hardware accessories (hinges, handles, etc.), requiring solid texture, toxin-free and rust-proof .
- Finishing Materials: Natural beeswax is preferred for external finishing to form a non-toxic protective coating, avoiding chemical paints .
3. Key Functional Requirements for Canadian Market
- Control System: LCD touch screen controller (internal or internal/external dual control), supporting mobile app control is preferred, with functions of temperature adjustment (common range: 118-170°F), time setting .
- Audio & Lighting: Bluetooth audio system with high-fidelity speakers; RGBW color LED lighting, supporting red light therapy .
- Safety Certification: Must pass CE/ETL/SASO/ROHS/ISO9001 and other international certifications to ensure electrical safety and environmental protection .
- Installation: Prefabricated design, easy to install without professional tools, suitable for home self-installation .
We sincerely invite qualified far infrared sauna manufacturers to contact us. Please attach your company profile, product catalog (meeting Canadian market standards) and relevant certification documents when contacting us. This is a valuable opportunity to enter the Canadian market. We look forward to your cooperation!
Contact Email: info@plywoodinspection.com
