I do a lot of baking and cooking. I am always grabbing a hot pot or pan from the oven and what I can purchase here in our stores, does not keep my hand safe from burns. I purchased these for safety against the heat. I held a pan in my hand with one of these on and held it to clear a space to put it down, it did not heat up, you could not feel it through the oven mitt. Safety is big around here with little ones in and out of the kitchen area and having these oven mitts is a huge help. A loop to hang up when not in use. The non-slip silicone on the mitts ensures easy grip of a pan or lid. I am loving that I have no burn concerns with baking. A definite plus for these oven mitts.