Swimwear, shorts and a t-shirt, or a towel — whatever you are comfortable in. The room is private, so nobody will see you either way.
The practical answer
Wear as little as you are comfortable in. Infrared works by reaching your skin, so the more fabric between you and the panels, the less you get from the session. A towel you can drop or wrap is the simplest option, and it is what most regulars use.
Infrared Sauna is one of five treatments at Floatwell Cambridge, 500 m from the station — about infrared sauna →
What works
- A towel. Provided, and the easiest thing to manage.
- Swimwear. Dries fast, nothing to think about.
- Loose cotton shorts and a vest. Fine, if less effective than bare skin.
- Nothing. The room is private and this is perfectly normal.
What to avoid
- Thick or synthetic fabrics. They trap sweat against you and block the infrared.
- Anything you mind sweating into. Sweat and dye do not mix well.
- Jewellery and watches. Metal gets hot. Take it off.
- Make-up. Better to come with clean skin, particularly if the sauna is paired with a facial.
- Contact lenses. Fine for most people, but dry eyes are common in the heat.
What you do not need to bring
Towels and toiletries are provided. There is a shower, so you can come straight from training or go straight on afterwards.
Afterwards
Most people shower and change. Bring a spare set of clothes if you are heading somewhere afterwards — you will keep sweating gently for ten or fifteen minutes after you come out, which catches people out when they dress straight away.
If you are combining treatments
Doing the sauna before a float saves you a change — you are showering between the two anyway. If a facial is part of the visit, have it last: heat and sweat on freshly treated skin undo the work.