There are many reasons to purchase your very own sauna. Perhaps you are interested in the health benefits, or it has been recommended to you as a form of relaxation, or you’ve fallen in love with it after an experience in Finland.
If you are currently unfamiliar with how to use a sauna cabin, then one of your questions, as you research which type would suit your needs best, is likely to be, “What do you wear in there, anyway?”
What to wear in a sauna
The number one factor to bear in mind is the heat of a sauna (some sauna lovers can cope with temperatures well over 90 degrees Celsius!). All of these clothing and accessories guidelines are, in one way or another, for your health and safety in a hot environment. With that in mind:
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Remove your jewellery.
The metal will heat up, which will be very uncomfortable for you and even risk burns in a very hot sauna room. Note: that includes piercings if you can remove them safely, and even glasses, if they have metal parts. -
Minimal clothing.
In Scandinavian countries where saunas originated, it is considered completely normal to sit in one completely nude, or perhaps with a towel to cover your modesty.If your sauna room will be just for yourself and a partner, or like-minded friends, then you could take up this traditional sauna ‘outfit’! However, in Britain, where nudity is unusual, sauna-goers tend to wear swimsuits. Please do not wear normal clothes such as a T-shirt and jeans, as you will overheat very quickly.
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Remove your shoes.
If your sauna tastes are particularly hot, it is recommended that you have sandals or flip flops set aside to keep your feet comfortable, but otherwise please remove your shoes/trainers/etc. Nobody wants tightly enclosed feet in a warm, damp sauna room. -
Take a towel.
Even if you don’t need a towel to cover yourself, it is considered good sauna manners to bring a towel with you to spread over the bench and sit on. This is considered more hygienic than sitting and sweating directly on the wooden bench.For a similar reason, communal sauna will often have a “Shower before entry,” rule, which you may well wish to implement for yourself and your guests.
Follow these tips and you won’t go too wrong exploring this wonderful past-time.
Aegean Spas has more than 30 years’ experience in the spa and hot tub business, developing and distributing beautiful spa projects internationally. They offer four different sauna ranges and the opportunity to create your own bespoke sauna room, where designers work hard to meet your exact specifications. Call on +44 (0)20 8959 1529 to find out more.