Narvi: “We never compromise on löyly”
Narvi is the Theme Sponsor for Architecture, Technology & Sustainability at ISC26.
“We hope that every participant returns home inspired, energized, and confident that choosing to attend was a worthwhile decision”, says Narvi’s sales director Jesse Hämäläinen about what the company expects from the Congress.
Check out this interview for more inspiring thoughts on the industry, the Congress and the quest for the perfect löyly.
Narvi is a Finnish sauna heater brand with a heritage dating back to 1937. What began as a small workshop has grown into one of the most respected names in the sauna industry.
Jesse Hämäläinen (Sales Director, with Narvi for 15 years)
Jesse has been with Narvi since 2015.
From private homes and apartment saunas to prestigious public saunas, Narvi heaters have helped create memorable sauna experiences for generations. Quality is at the heart of everything Narvi does. Every heater is designed and manufactured in Finland using carefully selected materials, skilled craftsmanship. Most importantly, the company never compromises on löyly - the soft, enjoyable steam and heat that define a great sauna experience.
Today, Narvi exports to more than 30 countries and remains the only large-scale sauna heater manufacturer whose production and R&D are entirely based in Finland. With a team of dedicated sauna enthusiasts, Narvi continues its mission: bringing authentic Finnish sauna experiences and exceptional löyly to people around the world for generations to come.
What's the most important thing happening in the development of sauna right now, and how does Narvi fit into it?
Over the past decade, the global sauna market has experienced significant growth, with demand rising particularly during and after the pandemic. The focus has shifted from increasing the number of saunas to improving their quality. Whether seeking a peaceful home spa or a memorable social experience in a public sauna, people look for the same qualities they value in other premium experiences: comfort, safety, performance, and relaxation.
Around the world, sauna projects continue to set new benchmarks for aesthetics, functionality, and user experience. Modern sauna design increasingly combines traditional principles with sleek architecture, resulting in both visually impressive and highly enjoyable to use.
Narvi's role in this development is to ensure that one of the sauna's most important elements, the heater, meets the growing expectations of modern sauna users.
Why did you decide to partner with ISC26, and what are you most looking forward to when coming to Oslo?
We see this event as the most significant gathering in the sauna industry and feel truly honored to play a role in making it possible. We hope that every participant returns home inspired, energized, and confident that choosing to attend was a worthwhile decision.
As this is also a highly international event, we encourage everyone to approach it with an open mind and genuine curiosity about how sauna culture is experienced around the world.
While the exchange of knowledge and professional networking are important aspects of the event, what we look forward to most are authentic human connections. Shared genuine experiences often create the strongest and most lasting impact. Events like this help us see sauna from new angles and learn from others around the world. They remind us how diverse and vibrant the global sauna community really is.
