What is Considered a High Temperature Oven Mitt?

Oven mitts are meant to delay the transfer of heat, preventing burns and kitchen injuries. When an injury occurs it has a domino effect, affecting everyone from the person injured to the customer waiting on their food. Like most things, oven mitts come in many different styles. In today’s blog Public Kitchen Supply will explain the difference between high temperature oven mitts and value mitts. Learn which oven mitt works best for your daily kitchen tasks.
One of the largest differences between high temperature and normal temperature oven mitts is the coating on the outside of the glove. High temperature gloves use specialty materials like Nomex© and Kevlar©. Nomex is a thermal resistant fiber that has undergone rigorous testing by the Nomex’s Thermo-Man© Lab. Thermo-Man Lab is considered the most advanced thermal evaluation in the world. Nomex is used to protect firefighters and military personnel.
Another specialty material is Kevlar, Kevlar is incredible strong. It is 5 times stronger than steel on an equal weight basis. This is helpful in the kitchen because it helps oven mitts remain durable and keeps their thermal protected properties intact. San Jamar’s 15” Cool Touch Flame Mitt uses both Nomex and Kevlar in its construction. When Nomex and Kevlar fibers are combined they offer a heat protection up to 535°F for 30 seconds. The intermittent flame protection has a heat tolerance of 900°F. The Cool Touch Flame Mitt has added benefits like being machine washable and NSF certified. San Jamar’s 15” Cool Touch Flame Mitt is great for chefs working in extremely high temperatures.
While high temperature oven mitts are great in commercial settings they are not always necessary in the home. Update International’s 13” Oven Mitt offers a basic design and universal fit. They are made out of cotton and silicone, offering a 200°F temperature resistance. The material is much thinner compared to San Jamar’s 15” Cool Touch Flame Mitt. This is beneficial because it offers a tighter, more secure grip. Use Update International’s 13” Oven Mitt to carry hot baking sheets and skillets. Public Kitchen Supply recommends this value oven mitt to chefs working in lower temperatures.
Like any kitchen tool, oven mitts are made many different ways. High temperature oven mitts are typically more expensive but are extremely durable and offer ultimate protection. While value oven mitts are the more economical choice, giving chefs a secure grip, the downside is value oven mitts can wear out quickly and have a much lower temperature resistance. To find an oven mitt for your kitchen visit our website at PublicKitchenSupply.com