The Richway Biomat: Reviewing the Original Infrared Heat Therapy Mat Against The Competition

The Richway Biomat vs the Competition

Introduction

The Richway Amethyst Biomat has gained significant respect in the wellness industry due to its unique combination of Far Infrared Rays (FIR), negative ions, and amethyst crystals. As with any successful one-of-a-kind product, somebody is always trying to copy it and brand it as a "competitor". This article aims to provide a comprehensive examination of the competition faced by the Richway Amethyst Biomat, highlighting why these alternatives are inferior and why it is the only excellent choice when it comes to an infrared heat therapy mat.

The RIchway Amethyst Biomat was created in 1997 to become the first infrared heating pad on the market, making it an alternative to infrared saunas that had become popular in the 1970s. The competition didn't even exist for the Biomat until ten years later. That means the Biomat had a 10-year head start on research and development and this is the key to understanding why it can never be equaled. Richway has, throughout the entirety of its existence, poured endless resources into research and continued development of the Biomat. The Biomat 7000mx is the latest version of the Amethyst Biomat and is by far not only the best-built infrared mat, but also the most effective and FDA-approved for joint pain, increased blood flow where applied, muscle pain, arthritis pain, and muscle spasms. Getting anything else is cheating yourself of the effectiveness of infrared thermotherapy.

How The Competition Falls Short

Lack of Authenticity

One of the primary reasons why competitors of the Richway Amethyst Biomat fall short is their lack of authenticity. Richway has established itself as a trusted brand in the infrared heat therapy industry, known for its high-quality infrared heating mats and commitment to customer satisfaction. Competitors often fail to match the level of authenticity and reliability that Richway offers as the inventors of the original Biomat.

One of the things consumers should be aware of is the origin and makeup of the amethyst in the mat. Many competitors get their amethyst from places like Brazil which has inferior amethyst. Also, many competitors don't even use real amethyst at all and instead opt to use synthetic stones. Another method they use is to heat treat the amethyst to make inferior or synthetic gemstones look more vibrant.

Richway uses natural, untreated amethyst for its crystal therapy, which is what produces the strength of the far infrared rays. Synthetic amethyst produces no far infrared light. Inferior amethyst produces much weaker infrared heat. Even worse, some companies use plastic resins to fill in around the synthetic amethyst and when you heat up plastic, it is very unhealthy not to mention void of any infrared light.

The amethyst used in Richway Biomats is mined in South Korea. Jewelers everywhere will tell you that the best quality amethyst comes from the following regions: the Far East (Korea is included in this region), Sri Lanka, Siberia, Brazil, and Uruguay.

Inferior Heating Technology

The Richway Amethyst Biomat utilizes state-of-the-art Far Infrared Ray (FIR) technology, which provides infrared heat therapy that penetrates deeply into the body, providing numerous health benefits, including joint pain relief, increased blood flow, and alleviating chronic pain. In contrast, competitors often employ outdated heating technologies that are less effective in delivering consistent and reliable heat therapy.

Richway's far-infrared heat technology offers superior heat transfer into the body compared to its competitors. Unlike conductive heat transfer, which only warms the skin, Richway's technology utilizes radiant heat transfer, ensuring that heat is evenly distributed throughout the entire body. This even distribution of heat provides significant therapeutic benefits. The heat is generated by hot crystals that cover the surface of the mat, and users can easily control the desired temperature of these crystals with adjustable heat settings on the Biomat controller, which is made by Texas Instruments. Additionally, Richway's technology incorporates a flexible conductive heating plate, originally developed by NASA, to safely warm space stations and other space vehicles.

Healthyline's User Manual states their heating technology is "state of the art silicon heating wire wrapped in EMF shield foil + bi-metal, and heat sensor". Aluminum foil is not enough to protect the customer. Richway Biomats have THREE layers inside each Biomat to protect against electromagnetic fields as well as a specially-designed controller chip that converts AC to DC and stops EMF in its tracks. That's FOUR protections against EMF. 

Phymat also uses aluminum foil in their mats as the only protection against EMF radiation and even advertise their mats as "low EMF".

Substandard Materials

Richway's commitment to quality is evident in the materials used in their Amethyst Biomat. The competitors often compromise on the quality of materials, resulting in a less durable and less effective product. The amethyst crystals used in the Richway Amethyst Biomat are carefully selected and processed to ensure maximum therapeutic benefits from its infrared therapy, whereas competitors may use low-grade or synthetic materials.

One of the key components of a high-quality infrared mat is the gemstones used. Richway uses mostly amethyst in their mats that are mined from their own amethyst mine in South Korea. It is an established fact that the best quality amethyst comes from the following regions: the Far East (Korea is included in this region), Sri Lanka, Siberia, Brazil, and Uruguay.

Another key component of the Richway Biomat is its use of all-natural fiber materials. Synthetic materials have already been shown to be unhealthy to wear much less to heat up and then lie on. We have not found a competitor that uses all-natural fiber materials. They all use synthetic because it is much cheaper.

Healthy Wave boasts, on its own website, that the manufacturer of their infrared heating mat is "based in the USA". So is Richway. The only difference is RIchway is not shy about admitting that its products are made in South Korea since that is where top-quality amethyst is mined and since South Korea has much more stringent guidelines and oversight than China does. South Korea is also where the world goes when it needs high-quality electronics made. Samsung makes its products in South Korea. A majority of electronic medical devices are made there.

What Healthy Wave doesn't tell you is that its products are actually made in China. Just because a company is based in a country, doesn't mean its products are made there. Healthy Wave has its manufacturing headquarters in New York. Richway's are in Honolulu. Both are in America. 

Healthyline and Phymat infrared mats are also made in China and it is well known that electronic products made in China are cheaper, but for a reason. In the Far East, South Korea sets the standard for electronics manufacturing as companies like Samsung and LG

Inadequate Design and Construction

The design and construction of the Richway Amethyst Biomat are meticulously crafted to ensure deep, penetrating heat and superior healing properties. Competitors often overlook these crucial aspects, resulting in products that are less user-friendly and prone to wear and tear.

One competitor states that because it has 100 different options for different mat types, it must be better than Richway. When has more options ever equaled better quality? Now, when you go to get fast food, maybe having more options is something some people want. But when it comes to your health, are options what matter? Or is it the quality of the medical device and its efficacy? When a company focuses on quantity, it cannot focus on quality. Richway keeps its options slim so that it can produce the world's most effective infrared heat mat. That is its only goal.

When it comes to electronics and especially electronic medical devices, South Korea is the leader in manufacturing in China and other countries around the world. Most of our competition is having their mats manufactured in China because it's cheaper. However, China does not have the governmental guidelines and oversight that South Korea does when it comes to quality.

Richway & Fuji Bio is its own manufacturing facility in South Korea. Many competitors are using the same manufacturing facilities in China to make their infrared heating mats.

All of Richway's products are backed by a three-year warranty and the Care Program, which allows for any product to be re-purchased at 30% of the cost after the three-year warranty is expired. So the most you will ever pay to replace a Biomat is 30%.

In Healthyline's user guide, it recommends "When you cover your mat, always cover the entire surface. Partial coverage can make the heat sensors malfunction which can alter the temperature settings". This statement suggests faulty design and construction. Richway has no such warning because how you cover a Biomat has no effect on how it works.

Healthyline has a second warning in their user guide for their infrared heat mat: "Always cover the mat in its entirety. If you cover it partially, it may overheat due to sensor disruptions." This is underneath the word "ATTENTION!".

Limited Therapeutic Benefits

The Richway Amethyst Biomat offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits, including pain relief, improved circulation, detoxification, and enhanced relaxation from its far-infrared heat. Competitors often fail to provide the same level of comprehensive benefits, limiting their effectiveness in addressing various health concerns.

No competitor offers Quantum Energy output from their mats. Richway has a patent on the Quantum Energy aspect of the Biomat and other products.

Ineffective Heat Distribution

The Richway Amethyst Biomat features a unique layering system that ensures even heat distribution across the entire surface of this infrared heat mat. This design optimizes the therapeutic effects and minimizes the risk of hotspots. Competitors often lack this crucial feature, leading to inconsistent heat distribution and potentially uncomfortable experiences for users.

Richway's heating technology stands out from its competitors by offering superior heat transfer into the body. Unlike conductive heat transfer, which only warms the skin, Richway's technology utilizes radiant heat transfer, ensuring that heat is evenly distributed throughout the entire body. The heat is generated by hot crystals that cover the surface of the mat, and users can easily control the desired temperature of these crystals with adjustable heat temperature settings on the Biomat controller.

Insufficient Safety Measures

The Richway Amethyst Biomat prioritizes user safety by incorporating various safety features, such as an automatic shut-off function, EMF shielding, and temperature control. Competitors may overlook or neglect these essential safety measures, potentially putting users at risk.

Many competitors will claim to have EMF protection built into their mats but have no way of proving it because it isn't the truth and/or hasn't been verified by a third-party.

All Biomats come with THREE layers that protect against EMF radiation and have been verified to do so by a third-party. Also, Richway's Biomat controllers convert AC (alternating current) to DC (direct current) power before it even enters the mat, a feature that no other competitor offers.

Unfortunately, it doesn't take much to live up to the legal standard of saying "We have EMF protection" so these companies get away with it. Ask us to show you the proof because we can. Biomats produce no harmful EMF radiation and that has been verified by third parties. True EMF protection is costly. Our competitors think throwing some aluminum foil over their electronic parts is sufficient (that actually passes the legal qualification to say you have EMF protection). We don't. Our customers' safety is just too important.

Another important safety issue is the heat generated underneath the mat. All Biomats come with heat protection layers that guard against the heat from the Biomat transferring to the surface below. You can safely lay a Biomat onto ANY surface without fear of causing it harm.

This is not true of our competitors. If you have a leather couch or a memory foam bed or any other surface that can be scarred or caught fire from heat, their mats are not built to protect from that damage.

In Healthyline's user guide for their infrared heat mat, they recommend "When using your mat in bed, use a cloth or towel to separate them". You won't see that advice when reading the Richway Biomat's user guide because it is not necessary.

Limited Warranty and Customer Support

Richway takes pride in its excellent customer service and generous warranty policies. Competitors often fall short in this aspect, providing limited warranties and inadequate customer support, which undermines the overall customer experience and satisfaction.

No competitor has customer service like Richway. 

Authorized Distributors are fully trained and because they are distributors, they have a stake in providing great customer service. Who better to answer your questions than someone who has been selling them for decades? Richway has dozens of distributors, each with their own phone numbers, emails, and websites that can help customers. Our competitors have customer service at the corporate level so one company is answering questions. And while they are the manufacturer of the product, what manufacturer have you ever known to provide excellent customer service? Long wait times and service from the perspective of someone getting paid by the hour is what you will get. Richway Authorized Distributors live the life. Most have used Biomats for years and have personal testimonies to give. Since they also do customer support, they have been on the front lines and have listened to a multitude of customers voice their own testimonials and concerns. All you have to do is call us at BiomatStores to see that. We have been using and selling Biomats for over 17 years. Now, who do you think knows more about their products? The people who've been using and selling them for decades or the ones who get paid an hourly wage to read your answers from a corporate-mandated script?

At BiomatStores.com, we answer the phone, in a timely manner and we talk to our customers. We are more than happy to share all of our experience and knowledge about Richway products with you. All you have to do is call 850-348-1541.

Lack of Research and Development

Richway invests significant resources in research and development to continuously improve its products and stay at the forefront of innovation. Competitors often lack the same level of commitment to research and development, resulting in stagnant product offerings that fail to keep up with the evolving needs and expectations of customers.

Just take a look at the 17-layer construction of the Biomat. Each and every layer of a Biomat brings value to your purchase. Every layer has been researched and developed for a specific purpose or set of purposes, and each one is constructed with the best materials for those purposes. Richway doesn't cut corners and you get what you pay for.

Richway has had over a decade head-start when it comes to infrared thermotherapy mats. Since they were the original inventors of infrared mats, they focus on making them better and better with each passing year. Richway's competitors worry about outdoing it when it comes to the number of therapies offered in their mats but we think, at some point, when you focus on your products doing too many things, those things become watered down and to compete price-wise, corners must be cut.

Conclusion

The Richway Amethyst Biomat stands as the superior infrared heat therapy mat on the market due to its authenticity, advanced infrared heating technology, high-quality materials, efficient design, comprehensive therapeutic benefits, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Competitors often pale in comparison, lacking the necessary features, functionality, and reliability to match the Richway Amethyst Biomat's effectiveness and user experience. When considering a Biomat, know that it is a product that provides the maximum health benefits that infrared thermotherapy has to offer.

You can also see a comparison between the Richway Biomat and its knock-offs at BiomatStores.com