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The name Wolff is a very well renowned name in the tanning bed industry. Tanning beds were first developed by a company named Heraeus in 1906 for medical research. The equipment was originally used for patients with calcium deficiencies, rickets and other disorders related to calcium deficiency. Tanning beds were initially used to determine if an increase in the exposure to a certain amount of sunlight can help the patients improve their body’s capacity to produce calcium and therefore develop tougher bones. The cosmetic application of tanning beds was introduced in the early part of 1970. Friedrich Wolff, a German scientist, used the artificial sunlight on athletes in the effort to prove that the exposure to artificial sunlight will increase their abilities in the athletic arena. Instead of any conclusive proof to confirm his theory, Wolff ended up with athletes who were golden in skin tone. This was perfect timing, however, since the fashion industry was fast in embracing the tan as its newest accessory. Wolff then brought this technology to the United States in 1978, used his knowledge on this new technology to invent the first tanning bed for indoor use. He held on to the patent on the system he has invented and now, Wolff equipment is still being used as the industry’s standard in safety and quality. Most people would think that Wolff is a brand of tanning beds; however, this perception is far from the truth. Wolff is NOT a brand of tanning beds. A Wolff tanning bed is any tanning bed that is manufactured by other companies but uses the Wolff tanning lamps and other reflector technologies. Any manufactured tanning bed can become a Wolff tanning bed if the company manufacturing the tanning bed pays the royalties to use the name Wolff. The tanning lamps produced by Wolff are considered to be the best sun lamps. They are long lasting and are safe. These lamps are used for indoor tanning specifically because of its outstanding qualities. Wolff tanning lamps were created with industrial strength cathodes for lamp components. Another great advantage is that these lamps are adjusted to accommodate a fairly hefty range of wattage. Tanning bed lamps produced by Wolff are made with phosphor of high quality. Higher currents in the tanning bed would result in a higher rate of the decay phosphor which translates into a shorter lifespan of the tanning lamps. Wolff tanning bed lamps does not have this kind of result. If used correctly, Wolff tanning bed lamps do not have to be replaced until its production of ultraviolet rays falls to about 30% from its original levels. Wolff has also proposed a “Recommended Exposure Schedule” that contains information on a prescribed exposure plan that covers its tanning bed lamps and Wolff technology. This schedule has the list of the skin types and a list of suggested time limits and dosages for each individual tanning session for every skin type. The exposure schedule also included a list of suggested limits for maintenance tanning sessions for every skin type. The tag name “Wolff” has no influence and has no relevance on the quality of the tanning bed. There are numerous brands of tanning beds that are superior in quality, whether they are using Wolff tanning lamps or not. A good tip when buying tanning beds: forget about the name Wolff. Instead, pay more attention to the quality of the tanning unit, its features as well as all the other factors that constitute a high quality tanning bed.
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