Oven Gloves

Potholders are an essential kitchen accessory for all cooks. They provide effective protection against burns and other injuries. This type of protection allows you to cook with complete peace of mind. Potholders are as practical as they are attractive. In fact, it's the finishing touch to reveal your personality inside your kitchen.

What is the purpose of the oven mitt?

The oven mitt is a traditional accessory, created around a hundred years ago. Since then, the glove has been the ideal accessory for removing dishes from the oven, without any risk of hand injury. It's made from cotton, with a polyester inner lining. This top-of-the-range construction gives you top-quality rigidity. It also ensures comfort and flexibility.

The oven glove is very simple to use, and is able to protect your forearm from the high temperature of the oven. Of course, they are also highly heat-resistant. For maximum protection, you need to choose high-quality oven gloves that fit you perfectly. They should be neither too small nor too large. That way, your fingers will keep their suppleness in your gloves.

What the potholder is for

Potholders have been around since the late 19th century. It was invented by Earl Mitt, an American who had burnt his hand on contact with a dish coming out of the oven. In the early days, potholders were used by bakers to protect their hands from the heat of the oven.

Today, it has become a kitchen product used by everyone. The potholder enables you to take a dish out of the oven without burning your hand. It is also used as a trivet. This accessory is made entirely of cotton, and allows you to handle your barbecue with ease. The potholder is the ideal accessory for handling hot dishes with complete peace of mind and protection. They generally measure 20x20 cm and come in a multitude of printed colors. Potholders have eyelets or hooks so you can hang them up or hang them in your kitchen. They are useful, practical and stylish.

Oven glove or potholder: which to choose?

Like oven gloves, potholders enable you to safely remove a hot dish from the oven. They also enable you to handle hot, heavy dishes without any risk of injury. They are therefore essential protective accessories, and you need to make your choice according to your use. Oven gloves and potholders are preferable for easy handling of hot dishes. There are even practical oven glove + potholder sets. They're ideal for protecting both hands when removing a heavy dish from the oven.