EMPAVA unveils Sculptura soaking tubs and smart cold-plunge systems at KBIS 2026

EMPAVA will use KBIS 2026 in Orlando to push a two-track playbook: bold, design-forward soaking tubs and compact, performance-minded plunge systems built for home wellness. The brand will be on the show floor at booth S27049 during the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, Feb. 17–19, offering a first look for designers, builders, and home-recovery fans.

At the center of the design push is the 76-inch Sculptura Soaking Tub, positioned as a freestanding, functional-art piece. Sources describing the product use both "transparent resin" and "translucent resin finishes" to convey its materiality; EMPAVA shows the tub in a warm amber finish while also calling out color options such as Amber Yellow, Emerald and Wine Red. Ricky Cheng, president of EMPAVA, said, "We have a lot to share this year, and I'm especially proud of our new sculptura soaking tubs. Working with translucent resin gave us a lot more freedom with color, especially with shades like Amber Yellow, Emerald and Wine Red. These tubs are designed to stand out and become the focal point of a bathroom, giving designers and homeowners something distinctive to design around." EMPAVA also describes the Sculptura as "Designed as functional art, the freestanding tub emphasizes form, material, and light," highlighting the product’s role as a visual centerpiece rather than a purely utilitarian fixture.

On the recovery side, EMPAVA will spotlight three plunge-focused products aimed at the cold-plunge and contrast-therapy crowd. The Smart WiFi Indoor/Outdoor Cold Plunge Tub is presented as "A fully self-contained, single-basin cold therapy system that delivers professional-grade recovery indoors or outdoors. Designed for modern wellness-focused homes, the plunge tub blends performance, safety, and smart control in a streamlined form." The Hot & Cold Plunge Tub with Smart Chiller + Heater gets framed as "A fully integrated plunge system designed to support cold plunges, heat therapy, and contrast routines within a single, streamlined form. Built around a deep, single-basin design with precise temperature capability and an external chiller and heater system, the plunge tub brings performance-driven recovery into the home through a clean, purpose-built approach to modern wellness." For buyers who want jets and a more traditional hydro setup, EMPAVA also highlights the Iridescent Blue Diamond Tub, which the company notes "boasts a blue diamond finish, beautifully designed to stand out in any bathroom, 28 powerful massaging and bubble jets, and a spacious 49.2-inch basin length with a 14.55-inch soaking depth for ultimate comfort."

EMPAVA’s KBIS presentation will include a reimagined live installation that brings back the brand’s mermaid motif in a darker, siren-inspired form and the company will be part of the Hard Hat Media Tour on opening day. Practical details remain limited in the materials distributed so far: there is no MSRP, availability timeline, detailed installation requirements, or full technical specs for the plunge systems beyond the product descriptions provided. Those are essential follow-ups for planners who need plumbing, power, and temperature-performance data.

If you are sourcing a home cold plunge or planning a designer bathroom with a show-stopping tub, stop by EMPAVA at booth S27049 to see finishes and ask for spec sheets and demo schedules. Expect to follow up on pricing, temperature ranges, certification, and installation requirements once EMPAVA publishes full technical materials after the show.