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Bathtub Innovations
By Jason Kuss
Since the early inception of public bathing pools during the Roman Empire, the concept of maintaining daily personal hygiene and bathing have greatly influenced the innovation of the modern bathtub.
The bathtub has virtually become an escape pod of well being, appealing to all of our major senses whether it be the touch of effervescent bubbles relaxing your muscles, the aromatic smell of essential oils or the ambient mood of candle light and music playing in the back ground. Or take it all in while enjoying a robust glass of vino.
Consumers now not only have of a variety of sizes, styles and colours to choose from, but a multitude of options from basic to luxurious.
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The Kohler Co. has recently introduced VibrAcoustic™ - "The Science of Water and Sound". Complex manufactured panels are constructed into the bathtub that "broadcast sound waves that travel through the water and resound in your body" the company claims. The concept is designed to ease your mind while synchronizing your heart rate and breathing. Combine this with a DTV Bath Interface control system and be able to listen to your favourite music playlist as well.
Chromatherapy, the use of colour and light to promote well being through healing energies, is another therapeutic option for your bath which continues to gain market interest. Through the use of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) mounted on the inside of the bath, the user creates a room of ambiance by selecting one of the fundamental colours of the spectrum or cycling through them all. Chromatherapy has become increasingly available on many bathtub models through leading manufacturers such as Kohler and Bain Ultra.
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Bain Ultra, the innovator of the original ThermoMasseur air jet bath, is a Canadian owned and manufactured company that has dedicated the past three decades to the development of personalized therapies and the well being of its consumers. From essential oils, chromatherapy and Euphonia (a pair of wireless waterproof headphones with programmable music selection), to the Vedana therapy shower panel combining five therapies in one, Bain Ultra pampers you with the ultimate in home spa products.
These companies are not only committed to the health and well being of the people who purchase their products, but also to the world we live in. Continuous efforts are made in research and development to improve efficiencies in manufacturing and energy consumption in order to minimize the impact on the planet.
For the environmentally conscious bather who prefers a more simplistic approach to deep soaking relaxation, Victoria + Albert present Englishcast™ volcanic limestone freestanding baths. These baths use natural properties to create a product with greater sustainability benefits than their counterparts manufactured of cast iron. Victoria + Albert bathtubs provide you with a solid one piece construction bath that is lighter than cast iron, more durable than acrylic and a greener solution for the world we live in.
Englishcast blends finely ground volcanic limestone with high performance resins to produce a durable, hard wearing surface containing special insulating properties which maintain a steady water temperature for a prolonged period of time. Traditional cast iron tubs must first absorb heat before it can be contained and are also much heavier.
As well, Englishcast bathtubs consume a fraction of the energy required in the manufacturing process in comparison to cast iron. Where extreme temperatures must be created to produce molten metal, Victoria & Albert bathtubs are cast and cured at ambient temperatures.
The modern bathtub has been transformed from its initial incarnation thousands of years ago to include all the creature comforts one would expect to find at a quality health spa. For the relief of all of life's stresses, one must now only need to lock the bathroom door behind them to find their own private retreat.
Jason Kuss is the branch manager of Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre - Vancouver. All products are available at Robinson Lighting & Bath Centres (www.rlrbc.com) across Western Canada. |
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