If you've been searching for the best red light therapy mat in Canada, chances are you've run into a lot of noise — vague wattage claims, stock product photos, and brands that don't actually tell you what's inside the device. The GloMat, from Red Glo Labs, was built to cut through that. It's a full-body red light therapy mat designed for people who want real, measurable light output in a form factor that fits an actual life — home use, studio use, or clinic use.
Here's a full breakdown of what the GloMat is, how it works, and who it's actually for.
What Is the GloMat?
The GloMat is a 180cm x 80cm full-body red light therapy mat built with 1,120 LEDs delivering both 660nm red light and 850nm near-infrared light — the two wavelengths most commonly studied for skin, muscle, and recovery support. Unlike a flat panel you stand or sit in front of, the GloMat is designed to be laid on, sat on, or draped over the body, so the light source is in direct, close contact with skin rather than several feet away.
That matters because irradiance (light intensity) drops off quickly with distance. The GloMat is independently measured at 141.5 mW/cm² of confirmed irradiance — a number Red Glo Labs publishes rather than just advertises, because most of the market doesn't test or share this at all.
Why a Mat Instead of a Panel?
Most red light therapy brands in Canada focus on flat panels or standing lamps. Red Glo Labs took a different approach on purpose: the GloMat's form factor makes it far more versatile for movement-based use.
- Lie on it during a treatment, nap, or wind-down session
- Sit with it draped over your lap or shoulders while working, reading, or relaxing
- Use it as a yoga or stretching surface, since it lies completely flat and includes extra padding for comfort
- Fold it into its carrying case for travel between rooms, studios, or client appointments
This flexibility is a big reason the GloMat has become a favorite with yoga studios, physiotherapy clinics, spas, and wellness practitioners who need one device that works across many use cases — not just a single seated or standing protocol.
Built With Real Health and Safety Standards
Anyone buying a red light therapy device in Canada should be asking about regulatory authorization — most imported red light products on the market have none. The GloMat holds Health Canada Medical Device Licence authorization, which means it's been reviewed against Canadian safety and performance standards, not just dropped into the country from an overseas factory listing.
A few other details worth knowing:
- Exterior: wipeable PU/vegan leather, easy to disinfect between uses or clients
- EMF output: measured at approximately 1.2 mG at the surface using a TriField meter
- Interior: PVC, cleanable with standard Clorox or peroxide wipes for multi-client environments
- Portability: folds into a carrying case, making it easy to store or move between locations
What People Use the GloMat For
While Red Glo Labs doesn't make medical claims — and neither should any red light therapy brand — red light and near-infrared light are widely used by athletes, wellness practitioners, and everyday users to support:
- Post-workout muscle recovery
- Circulation and warm-up before movement or stretching
- General relaxation and wind-down routines
- Skin-supportive full-body sessions (as an alternative to smaller facial panels or masks)
Because the GloMat covers such a large surface area at once, it's a popular choice for anyone who doesn't want to reposition a smaller panel across different parts of the body during a session.
Why Buy Canadian?
Red Glo Labs is a women-owned, Edmonton-based company — one of the only female-led red light therapy brands in Canada. Every GloMat ships from Canada, which means no unpredictable cross-border shipping delays, no customs surprises, and support from a team that's actually reachable if something goes wrong.
Is the GloMat Right for You?
The GloMat is a strong fit if you want:
- Full-body coverage in one session, without repositioning a panel
- A device that doubles as a yoga/stretching mat
- Something portable enough to travel with or move between treatment rooms
- Health Canada-authorized, independently measured light output
If you run a studio, spa, or clinic and are considering multiple units, GloMat's wholesale pricing at 3+ units makes it one of the more cost-effective full-body red light options available in Canada today.
Ready to try it? Shop the GloMat at Red Glo Labs and experience full-body red light therapy built and tested in Canada.