🧤Everything you need to know about oven mitts

In baking, what is the most important role? Oven mitts, of course!

How do you take a freshly baked cake out of the oven? Of course, with your hands! But with safeguards! Oven mitts/gloves are the first choice.

Let’s have a look at how to select the best oven mitts.

We will talk about:

01 | There are three most common types of oven mitts/gloves on the market:

 1-1 Oven mitts with cotton padding

These oven mitts are made of cotton on the outside and filled with polyester cotton, polyester fibers, or a variety of other fibers. These oven mitts have been the most popular in recent years and are the most widely available. Although they are less expensive, these mitts tend to burn or become hot when exposed to a hot baking pan for an extended period of time.

Another thing to remember is that if they are wet, they will generate steam when passing through the hot baking ware, which could cause burns to your hands.

Because of the flexibility of design on cotton, this type of oven mitts usually provide a variety of designs to meet the needs of people.

1-2 Cotton oven gloves

Cotton oven gloves, as the name implies, are oven gloves with five fingers, similar to regular gloves. This type of thick cotton glove is ideal for making creel, toast, and other finger-flexible snacks. Although the fingers are flexible, the disadvantage of thick cotton oven gloves is that the temperature gradually rises if they are in contact for an extended period of time, and the heat-proof effect is lost, resulting in burned hands.

When the cotton oven mitts come into contact with water, the heat protection effect is completely lost, just as it is with the cotton mittens. You risk burning your hands if you touch the hot baking pan at this point. You must use extreme caution to avoid misapplication.

Because of the flexibility of design on cotton, this type of oven mitts usually provide a variety of designs to meet the needs of people.

 1-3 Silicone oven mitts

Silicone oven mitts are more durable and safer than the previous two cloth oven mitts/gloves. They also have the highest heat resistance of all.

Because it is made of silicone, the surface has an anti-slip texture that allows for a good grip. If there are any stains, they can be easily removed by simply washing it with water. They are water resistant, so there will be no burning hands when wet.

In general, there are fewer design options due to the nature of silicone versus the design of cotton gloves/mitts. They have greater functionality than the other type, but may offer fewer design options

02｜What factors should you consider when selecting thermal insulation oven mitts/gloves?

2-1 Choose the right size

Oven mitts/gloves are available in a variety of sizes on the market. Customers frequently disregard the size of oven mitts/gloves when purchasing oven mitts/gloves. Work efficiency will be greatly reduced if they wear oven mitts/gloves that are too small or way to large.

Choose between oven mitts and gloves; the decision is influenced primarily by your own habits. The gloves are more adaptable, whereas the mittens can be put on quickly when needed and provide more protection.

Furthermore, one of the most important considerations is the length of the oven mitts/gloves. The inner side of the elbow is the most prone to burns when baking. If your oven does not have an oven anti-scald strip, you will most likely burn your hands when reaching in and out of the oven! To avoid burns, wear long oven mitts/gloves that is long enough to protect you. However, you don’t want them to be too long because they will be difficult to put on and off and will be less flexible.

2-2 Choose a heat-resistant style

Direct contact with high-temperature items will result in severe burns to the skin, so wear heat-resistant oven mitts/gloves is important. Heat-insulating oven mitts/gloves that can withstand temperatures above 200°C are an indispensable tool for bakers who frequently use high-temperature ovens.

However, it should be noted that the heat-resistant temperature of the thermal insulation oven mitts/gloves refers to how much heat it can withstand, not the temperature that the user actually feels. As a result, even if you use heat-resistant oven mitts/gloves with high heat resistance, you cannot guarantee that you will not burn your hands, so exercise caution is always necessary.

3-3 Choose according to the purpose of use

The most important factors to consider when selecting heat insulation oven mitts/gloves vary depending on the application.

When used for oven baking, oven mitts with good heat insulation is recommended.

If you bake frequently and use an oven with a temperature higher than 200°C, you should wear a heat-resistant oven mitts/gloves. And, as previously stated, when the finished product is removed from the oven, the heated inner wall of the oven easily scalds the wrist or arm, so it is preferable to select a long version of oven mitts/gloves.

When using a double-layer oven, it is sometimes necessary to carefully swap the upper and lower layers of finished products, or to remove them from the oven. Because these actions cannot be completed instantly, the user will feel the heat from the item gradually. As a result, you can refer to the product description of the thermal insulation oven mitts/gloves as well as the reviews before purchasing.

When it is used to move the pot or open the lid, the main consideration is comfort. In the case of thermal insulation oven mitts/gloves to be used in an emergency, comfort should take precedence over heat resistance. As a result, the silicone material or the short version are ideal for this application. It is simple to put on with one hand, and even if the soup in the pot is about to overflow, you can quickly put on the heat-insulating oven mitts/gloves and then lift the lid of the pot.

When you need to do a lot of work while wearing heat-resistant oven mitts/gloves, five-fingered products are ideal. Wearing five-finger heat-insulating oven mitts/gloves that are easily moved, you can also wear oven mitts/gloves to help the cake unmold, or take the clips used for frying to reduce the heat caused by the high temperature. Burns are possible as a result of oil splashing.

However, when performing these actions, it is easy for the heat insulating oven mitts/gloves to become stained with oil and dirt, so choose a product made of silicone that can easily wipe off the dirt, or choose a style that can be washed directly after use. Insulated oven mitts/gloves will not only last longer, but will also be more cost effective.

Have you figured out how to choose the best oven mitts/gloves that are suitable for you?

Visit our shop to find the perfect oven mitts for you. Our insulated glove can withstand temperatures ranging from 250 to 300 degrees Fahrenheit, and the elongated design eliminates the risk of burning your arms when reaching into the oven. The oven mitts has hanging hooks, double-layer insulation, has been lengthened and enlarged, and has a thickened cotton material inside. It has anti-slip surface which offers great grip. The five-finger type is more adaptable, and the non-slip and anti-scalding surface is easier to clean without absorbing water. Hanging hooks are also great to have.

Most importantly, we have the cutest design for cat lovers! While I require a pair of high-quality working oven mitts, I also require a design that will brighten my day. Muffin and Furball, my two adorable kittens, inspired our design. There is a lot of love in the design! We absolutely adore the oven mitts and pot holders!! I hope you will as well! Good luck with your baking!