A sauna session is wonderfully relaxing, but not everyone has the time or budget for regular sauna visits. An infrared sauna blanket is a foldable blanket with infrared elements that you lie in and sweat for 30 to 45 minutes — right at home on the sofa or bed.
How does infrared heat work?
Unlike a traditional sauna, infrared doesn't heat the air but your body itself. The heat penetrates deeper into muscles and tissue, while the surrounding air stays relatively cool. That's why a session feels milder than a classic 80–100 degree sauna, even though you sweat plenty.
What can you expect from it?
Users mainly use the sauna blanket for relaxation and recovery: after exercise, for stiff muscles, or simply as a warm moment of relaxation in the evening. You lose fluids and energy during a session, so drink a large glass of water before and after. Think of it as a wellness ritual, not a medical treatment.
What to look for when buying
Temperature range and timer. A good blanket is adjustable (usually 35–75°C) and has an automatic timer that switches off after your session.
Size and material. Choose a blanket that fits up to your shoulders, with a removable or washable inner lining — you'll be sweating in it.
Storability. The big advantage over an infrared cabin: a blanket folds up and slides under the bed.
Safety. Don't use the blanket while you sleep, drink enough water, and build up gradually with shorter sessions at a lower temperature. Are you pregnant or do you have heart or circulatory conditions? Check with a doctor first.
Getting started at home
Take a look at our infrared sauna blanket — foldable, with adjustable temperature and timer. Shipping within the EU is a flat €12.95; outside the EU €19.95, plus a 14-day trial period.
Also worth reading: red light therapy: what is it? or the full Massage & Recovery collection.
