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Far Infrared Sauna Blanket

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  • Pour out a deep, cleansing sweat

  • Recover faster, wake less sore

  • Eases worked muscles and stubborn stiffness

  • Sweat out the day, feel lighter

  • Deep heat that melts stress off your shoulders

Rated 5 out of 5

“I was sure it would be a glorified heating pad. Now I sweat like a real sauna, and six months in it is still going strong.”

Gemma W. · ✓ Verified buyer

Rated 5 out of 5

“Twenty minutes in the evening and the stiffness in my lower back just melts. I sleep straight through now.”

Priya S. · ✓ Verified buyer

Rated 5 out of 5

“It is my spa now, no booking and no drive. I zip in after work and the day melts off me.”

Laura B. · ✓ Verified buyer

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Customer results

Real results, from real people.

Based on a Soln customer survey.

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Feel calmer and less wound up after a session

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Are sleeping more deeply since they started

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Say everyday aches and stiffness have eased

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Would recommend it to a stressed or restless friend

Clinical references
  1. Hussain J, Cohen M (2018). Clinical Effects of Regular Dry Sauna Bathing: A Systematic Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2018:1857413. DOI: 10.1155/2018/1857413.A systematic review of 40 clinical studies concluding that regular dry sauna bathing, including infrared formats, was generally well tolerated, with mostly beneficial reported effects on wellbeing and rare adverse events.
  2. Mero A, Tornberg J, Mäntykoski M, Puurtinen R (2015). Effects of far-infrared sauna bathing on recovery from strength and endurance training sessions in men. SpringerPlus. 4:321. DOI: 10.1186/s40064-015-1093-5.A crossover trial in trained men in which 30-minute far-infrared sauna sessions after exercise were associated with better perceived recovery and favourable neuromuscular recovery measures compared with traditional sauna.
  3. Haghayegh S, Khoshnevis S, Smolensky MH, Diller KR, Castriotta RJ (2019). Before-bedtime passive body heating by warm shower or bath to improve sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sleep Medicine Reviews. 46:124-135. DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2019.04.008.A meta-analysis of 13 pooled studies finding that passive body warming in the one to two hours before bed was associated with falling asleep faster and higher self-rated sleep quality.
  4. Laukkanen JA, Laukkanen T, Kunutsor SK (2018). Cardiovascular and Other Health Benefits of Sauna Bathing: A Review of the Evidence. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 93(8):1111-1121. DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2018.04.008.A review of the sauna-bathing evidence base, much of it from long-running Finnish cohorts of regular weekly bathers, reporting associations with relaxation and wellbeing and a favourable safety profile in healthy adults.
  5. Oosterveld FGJ, Rasker JJ, Floors M, Landkroon R, van Rennes B, Zwijnenberg J, van de Laar MAFJ, Koel GJ (2009). Infrared sauna in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Clinical Rheumatology. 28(1):29-34. DOI: 10.1007/s10067-008-0977-y.A pilot study in which a course of infrared sauna sessions was well tolerated and participants reported short-term reductions in perceived pain and stiffness during the study period.
  6. Kukkonen-Harjula K, Kauppinen K (2006). Health effects and risks of regular sauna bathing. International Journal of Circumpolar Health. 65(3):195-205. DOI: 10.3402/ijch.v65i3.18102.A review of Finnish sauna research describing the typical physiological responses to heat exposure and noting that sauna bathing is well tolerated by most healthy adults when sensible precautions are followed.
  7. Beever R (2009). Far-infrared saunas for treatment of cardiovascular risk factors: Summary of published evidence. Canadian Family Physician. 55(7):691-696. PMID: 19602651.A summary of the far-infrared sauna literature noting that far-infrared sessions run at lower air temperatures than traditional saunas, which many users find more comfortable to tolerate for a full session.
  8. Laukkanen T, Lipponen J, Kunutsor SK, et al. (2019). Recovery from sauna bathing favorably modulates cardiac autonomic nervous system. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 45:190-197. DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2019.06.011.Heart rate variability rose during the cool-down period after a sauna session, indicating a shift toward parasympathetic, rest-and-recover activity of the cardiac autonomic nervous system.
  9. Hussain JN, Greaves RF, Cohen MM (2019). A hot topic for health: Results of the Global Sauna Survey. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 44:223-234. DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2019.03.012.An international survey of 482 regular sauna users, a large majority of whom reported a positive effect of sauna bathing on their sleep.

From the people using it.

What changed, in their words.

High-stress job

The first week I mostly just lay there wondering if I was doing it right. By week three the session had become the line between work brain and home brain. I come out properly calm, not just tired, a different feeling. My shoulders have stopped living next to my ears.

Rebecca, 48, Verified Buyer
40 min · 65C · 4x week
Only thing for myself

Three kids, a full-time job, and a body that has not felt like mine in years. I spent six weeks telling myself I could not justify it. The 40 minutes with the door shut is now the one thing in my week that is only mine, and nobody is allowed to touch it.

Clare, 41, Verified Buyer
40 min · 60C · 3x week
Winter reset

January is usually when I go under. This year I did the blanket most mornings instead, 30 minutes before the house woke up. I cannot tell you how much is the heat and how much is having an anchor, but it is the best I have come through a winter in five years.

Sandra, 54, Verified Buyer
30 min · 60C · morning
Years of broken nights

Four years of waking three or four times a night. The first fortnight nothing much changed and I nearly wrote it off. Around week three I started falling asleep within twenty minutes of bed, and four months on I wake once at most. I feel rested for the first time in years.

Hannah, 46, Verified Buyer
35 min · 65C · 5x week eve
Tracker confirms it

I track my sleep, so this is not a vibe. Deep sleep climbed within the first month of evening sessions and has held for six months since. The session itself is forty unglamorous minutes of sweating to a podcast. The graph afterwards is the part I care about.

Ali, 39, Verified Buyer
40 min · 70C · 4x week
Perimenopause nights

At 52 my nights had become a mess and I bought this half out of desperation. The early sessions were honestly just pleasant, nothing more. Six weeks in, my sleep is steadier and I am down to one or two bad nights a week instead of five. Not fixed, but changed enough to matter.

Freya, 52, Verified Buyer
30 min · 60C · pre-bed
Stiff mornings at 62

I am 62 and my knees and hands set like concrete overnight. A neighbour let me try hers and I bought my own that week. The stiffness still arrives, I will not pretend otherwise, but on blanket mornings I am moving freely around the kitchen in fifteen minutes instead of forty-five.

Pam, 62, Verified Buyer
30 min · 55C · most mornings
Four-year back problem

Four years of a bad back, physio, chiro, the lot. The blanket has not fixed it, nothing has. But six months of evening sessions and it has become the single most useful thing I do for managing it day to day. Mornings after a session I move noticeably easier. It earns its place.

Helen, 57, Verified Buyer
45 min · 70C · 4x week
Heavy training weeks

Training for a hundred-miler, so recovery is the whole game. The first couple of weeks I treated it as a nice warm lie-down. Then I noticed the day after long runs felt different, legs looser, sleep deeper. It is now scheduled into the plan the same as the runs are.

Marcus, 47, Verified Buyer
45 min · 70C · after long runs
Membership cancelled

I was paying 85 pounds a month for a spa membership I used mainly for the sauna, maybe twice a month when life allowed. Cancelled it. I am in this blanket more evenings than I ever made it to the spa, and the blanket paid for itself before the membership renewal would have landed.

Paige, 44, Verified Buyer
40 min · 70C · 4x week
6am gym sauna, retired

I got hooked on the infrared sauna at my gym, but getting there at six in the morning was never going to last. This is the same feeling at home, maybe better because I am lying flat. First week I underestimated the sweat and overdressed. Lesson learned, towel down, drenched, happy.

Jess, 38, Verified Buyer
35 min · 70C · 3 mornings
Osteopath, less often

I was seeing an osteopath weekly at 60 pounds a visit, mostly for stress tension rather than anything structural. Five months of regular sessions in this and I have stretched the visits to every six weeks. The osteopath was gracious about it. My bank account was more than gracious.

Diane, 51, Verified Buyer
40 min · 65C · 4x week

Clinician notes

What clinicians tell us.

Clinician note

In rehab work the gap is rarely knowledge, it is the wind-down people never actually do. Passive heat is one of the few recovery inputs my patients keep, because lying still in warmth asks nothing of them. I see it ease perceived muscle tension and help the evening shift into rest. It supports recovery, it does not treat injury, and anyone with a heart condition, a pacemaker, or a pregnancy needs their own doctor's clearance before regular heat sessions.

Dr. Rhian Ashworth, BSc MCSP

Dr. Rhian Ashworth, BSc MCSP

Chartered Physiotherapist, Sports Rehabilitation

BSc MCSP
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Clinician note

Most of my poor sleepers do not have a sleep problem at nine pm, they have a switching-off problem. A warm, screen-free half hour in the early evening gives the body a clear signal that the day is ending. I am careful with claims here. Heat rituals support wind-down for many people, they are not a treatment for insomnia, and anyone on medication or with a medical condition should clear regular sauna use with their own doctor first.

Dr. Tomas Okafor, MBBS MRCGP

Dr. Tomas Okafor, MBBS MRCGP

GP specialising in sleep and lifestyle medicine

MBBS MRCGP
credentials verified

Precision heat control

The digital controller offers adjustable temperature from 30°C to 70°C and timer settings from 20 to 60 minutes. Start at 45–50°C for your first sessions, then dial up as your body acclimates. Auto-shutoff engages when your session ends.

Stay connected or fully cocooned

Dual arm openings with closable flaps let you choose your experience. Keep arms out to hold water, use your phone, or read. Seal them closed for full-body immersion. The choice is yours every session.

Designed for solo use

Both zippers operate from inside the blanket. Zip yourself in without assistance, adjust positioning mid-session, exit when ready. No awkward contortions, no need for a second person. Complete autonomy from setup to finish.

Hygiene engineered in

The interior lining is treated with antimicrobial technology that prevents bacterial growth and odour between sessions. A towel insert and a quick post-session wipe keep it fresh, session after session.

No hot spots, no cold zones

Twenty metres of silicone heating wire run the full interior surface in a dense, even layout, delivering consistent far-infrared heat from shoulders to feet. Unlike cheaper blankets with sparse heating elements, every inch of your body receives the same therapeutic intensity.

Before you add to cart

Is this the right blanket for you?

Where are you right now?

This is exactly who the blanket is for. Plan on three to four sessions a week, 30 to 45 minutes in the evening, starting around 50 to 60C and working up. Most people feel the post-session calm immediately, the sleep and tension changes tend to show over the first few weeks of consistency. That is the point where it stops being a gadget and becomes the evening.
Then this is probably not your product, and that is fine. A sauna blanket is a sweat tool first. For lying-down recovery work without the heat, look at our PEMF mat instead. Same quiet evening habit, no sweat, no shower after.
Honest answer: for skin and light, the panel is the right call. Red light at 660 and 850 nanometres is the tool made for that job. This blanket is built for a different one, deep full-body infrared heat, so we would rather point you to the right device than sell you the wrong fit.
Fair worry, and a common one. Both zips run from the inside, so you let yourself out at any point, and the arm openings mean you can keep your hands free with a book or your phone. Start at 50C with the front partly open for the first few sessions. Some people need two or three sessions to settle into it, and the controls stay in your hands the whole way.

The science

Why infrared heat works.

Far-infrared has been studied in clinical and athletic recovery settings for decades. The blanket delivers it at 5 to 15 microns across the whole body, warming tissue directly rather than the air around you.

Muscle and joint

where chronic tension lives

4 to 5 cm deep

Nervous system

heart rate eases, muscles release

parasympathetic

The sweat

full-body, even, on purpose

minute 10 to 35

Evening, sleep

pre-bed warming, easier nights

calm session
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Heat that reaches 4 to 5 cm deep.

Far-infrared at 5 to 15 microns penetrates into muscle and joint tissue rather than resting on the skin. A heating pad warms the surface. Far-infrared warms the layer where chronic tension actually sits, which is why users describe coming out looser, not just warmer.

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The downshift your body recognises.

Sustained, even warmth cues the parasympathetic state, the rest-and-digest mode where heart rate eases and muscles release. The sauna-bathing literature consistently reports relaxation and wellbeing effects, and users describe the session as the line between work brain and home brain.

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A proper sweat, on purpose.

Sweating usually starts around minute 10 to 15 and peaks between 20 and 35. Because the heating wire covers the whole interior edge to edge, the sweat is full-body and even rather than patchy, the gym-level sweat without the gym, ending exactly when your timer says.

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An evening ritual that supports sleep.

Warming the body in the hour or two before bed is one of the better-studied sleep supports. A pooled analysis of 13 studies found people fell asleep faster and rated their sleep higher after pre-bed passive heating, and blanket users describe floating to bed after an evening session.

A systematic review of 40 clinical studies links regular sauna bathing, including infrared formats, with improved wellbeing.

Hussain and Cohen, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2018
Why Choose Us?
Why Soln?
Feature Soln Others
Full-Interior Heating Coverage
Deep Tissue Heat Penetration
2-Year Warranty Included
Heat-Resistant Materials
Easy-Clean Surface

Materials and safety

The build, layer by layer.

Exploded view of the Soln sauna blanket showing its layers
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Outer shell

Waterproof Oxford fabric shell

A dense woven shell that wipes clean and stays matte. The vinyl sheen and chemical smell that haunt budget-blanket reviews come from PVC shells, and this is not one.

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Cushioning core

Insulated padding that holds heat where you are

The core keeps warmth against the body instead of leaking it into the room, so the controller is not fighting to hold temperature. Thin foil-style blankets run loud, uneven, and lukewarm. This one does not.

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Heat matrix

20 metres of silicone heating wire, edge-to-edge coverage

Twenty metres of silicone-sheathed heating wire run the full interior in a dense, even layout, delivering far infrared in the 5 to 15 micron band across the whole surface. The cold-feet, hot-hips complaint in cheap blankets is a sparse-layout problem, and edge-to-edge coverage removes it.

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Controls

Live temperature display with a 20 to 60 minute auto-shutoff

The controller shows the actual blanket temperature, holds it where you set it between 30 and 70C, and the timer cuts power on its own, every session. The flimsy dial controller that drifts hot is the failure mode this replaces.

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Failsafe base

Temperature sensing with an independent thermal fuse

A sensor reads the blanket's heat continuously, and a separate thermal fuse sits behind it, cutting power on its own if anything ever runs outside its range. It answers the question every careful buyer asks of an electric blanket they lie inside.

The Clinic Experience, Unlocked.

For years, the depth of far-infrared heat was locked behind expensive, appointment-only clinics.

Advancements in technology and materials have changed that.

We engineered Soln devices to deliver the same deep-penetrating infrared wavelengths used in professional clinic panels, now in a flexible home format.

Before

After

Drag

One clinic session per week for one year vs. one device at home, indefinitely.

Weekly clinic sessions (annual cost) $3,000
Soln (one purchase) $380

Temperature settings

The controller offers precise temperature control from 30°C to 70°C. If you're new to infrared therapy, start at 45–50°C for your first three sessions. Once acclimated, most users settle at 55–65°C for deep sweat. For the deepest sessions, dial up to the 70°C maximum.

What to wear

Wear lightweight, breathable clothing (cotton T-shirt and shorts) or use the blanket nude with a towel barrier. Avoid synthetic fabrics, they trap heat uncomfortably and don't breathe. Many users prefer minimal clothing to maximize skin contact with infrared heat.

Preheating

Winter: Preheat the blanket for 10–15 minutes before getting in. The fabric will feel warm to touch and sessions will be more comfortable from the start.

Summer: 2–3 minutes is enough. The blanket heats quickly and you'll reach full sweat faster in warmer ambient temperatures.

Using a towel insert

Place a large bath towel inside the blanket before zipping in. This absorbs sweat and creates a hygiene barrier between your skin and the blanket's interior lining. After each session, remove the towel and launder it. This eliminates the need to clean the blanket interior after every use.

Timer and duration

Use the built-in timer on the controller. First-time users: 20–25 minutes. Regular users: 30–40 minutes. The blanket will auto-shut-off at your set time for safety. You'll begin sweating around minute 10–15. Peak sweat happens between minutes 20–35.

Arm positioning

The blanket has built-in arm openings. Keep arms inside for full-body heat or slide them out if you want to read, use your phone, or hold a water bottle. Both zippers operate from the inside, you control entry and exit entirely.

Immediate care

Unzip and step out slowly, giving your body a minute to adjust. Hydrate immediately (we recommend 300–500ml of water with electrolytes). Shower if desired, though many users prefer to let the skin absorb the post-session minerals for 10–15 minutes.

Cleaning and maintenance

Wipe down the interior lining with a damp cloth and mild soap after each use (takes 60 seconds). For deeper cleaning, use an antimicrobial spray designed for gym equipment once per week. The exterior can be wiped with a dry cloth. Never submerge the blanket or put it in a washing machine, the heating elements are integrated into the fabric.

Storage

Fold the blanket in half lengthwise, then roll from one end. Store flat or upright in a closet. It takes up roughly the same space as a yoga mat. Avoid storing in damp environments (basements, bathrooms) to prevent any moisture buildup in the fabric.

Frequent Questions

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Our name

Two origins, one purpose

Solen, the Swedish word for sun.

SOLN, Science Of Light and Nature.

Our name holds both: ancient recognition of light's restorative properties and modern understanding of how wavelengths interact with the body. Soln makes wellness technology that bridges the two. Clinical-grade wavelengths, designed for home.

What you'll feel

Built for the body that carries everything

Built for the body that carries everything

For years, professional-grade wellness technology meant clinical environments and the compromises of shared spaces. Soln exists to collapse that distance, bringing the depth of professional-grade sessions into spaces that feel like your sanctuary. We believe you should not have to choose between precision and comfort.

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What's measured

The science behind

The science behind

The sun delivers infrared and red light wavelengths naturally. Your body recognizes them. Infrared penetrates tissue, you feel it as deep warmth. Red light reaches structures beneath the skin. PEMF creates electromagnetic fields your cells can detect. These wavelengths have been studied in clinical and athletic settings for decades. Soln devices deliver them with precision, calibrated to the ranges researchers have documented.