What does "offgassing" mean - and how we ensure a safe sauna experience

When a material is heated, it can start to release small amounts of chemicals in the form of gases - a phenomenon called offgassing. It is often about so -called VOCS (volatile organic compounds) that are released from, for example, textiles, plastic or glue. In sauna environments where the heat is intense, it is natural to wonder if these substances can become a problem.

For traditional sauna buildings in wood, this can be part of the sauna experience itself depending on the material choices - when wood is heated, natural substances from resin and resins are released. But in Sauna Tent, consisting of technical materials, the question of emissions is at least as important - if not more important.

Therefore this was the first thing we examined

As we developed our Sauna Tent on bast sauna Was the very first question we asked: What happens to the materials when heated? We did not want to launch a product until we certainly knew it was safe to use - even at very high temperatures.

We know that Sauna Tent is a relatively new product. It differs from the traditional sauna, both in construction and choice of materials. Therefore, it is quite natural that you as a customer wonder about this.

Our materials - carefully selected

Ours Sauna Tent are made of durable weave with insulating properties and reinforced windows in TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane). Each component is carefully selected to withstand the temperatures of the sauna without releasing dangerous substances.

TPU is a plastic material that does not contain PVC, flame retardant or plasticizer - substances that can otherwise cause problems when heated. Our walls are free of substances that are classified as hazardous at normal sauna temperatures.

We develop the material choices in collaboration with researchers at Luleå University of Technology, where each component - from fabric coating to seam tape - is reviewed and tested.

We really tested - along with Rise

To ensure that our choices also hold in practice, we let one of our Sauna Tent Tested by RISE - Research Institutes of Sweden, a state and independent test institute. In their laboratory in Borås, a so-called Worst-case scenario was carried out: Material from the sauna tent was placed in a closed climate chamber without any ventilation, and heated to 110 ° C.

The purpose was to press the materials well above normal use and measure exactly which substances were released in extreme conditions. It is a test environment that cannot be compared to how one Sauna Tent Used in reality - where both temperature, air volume and ventilation make a big difference.

Unlike the test chamber are ours Sauna Tent Equipped with active ventilation - we have both supply and exhaust air, the door is opened and closed during use, and the tent is never completely tight at the floor. This means that the air is constantly circulating and replaced during the sauna session and that the walls and windows are naturally cooled down from the outside.

What did the test show?
The emissions of volatile substances - Vocs - were generally very low. Several substances occurred in such small amounts that they could not even be measured. The only elevation noted was a marginal increase in formaldehyde at 110 ° C - which is well above the temperatures where the walls of the tent normally end up. In addition, the result showed that emissions decrease over time. A tent that has been used a few times thus emits even less.

In short: ours Sauna Tent Releases extremely little - even when the materials are exposed to more than what happens in practice.

Tips for a safe sauna experience

Always use dry wood, preferably björk, For the purest combustion, make sure that the ventilation works properly, especially if you are struggling in long workouts.

Conclusion

You should feel safe when you are bunching - whether in the mountains, in the yard or out in the archipelago. On bast sauna Have we done our utmost to choose safe materials with minimal emission, tested them in extremely high temperatures, and chosen partners such as Luleå Technical University to develop Sauna Tent Who holds - both for the body and the environment.