TESTED BY THE HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER INSTITUTE: THE BEST SILICONE OVEN MITTS

New York, NY, June 1, 2010 - Hammacher Schlemmer announces The Best Silicone Oven Mitts, after they outperformed all other models in tests for heat resistance, grip, fit, water resistance, and durability.

The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute?s research team conducts extensive side-by-side testing of products using carefully controlled variables. After testing is complete, all of the products are rated on specific attributes such as functionality, ease of use, and durability.

The Best Silicone Oven Mitts allowed Hammacher Schlemmer Institute analysts to hold a casserole dish heated to 450º F for 33 seconds, more than twice as long as any other model. Each oven mitt was partially submerged in boiling water and analysts used a digital pyrometer to measure the temperature the mitts reached--The Best Silicone Oven Mitts remained up to 26º F cooler than lesser models.

"The Best Silicone Oven Mitts have a flame- and steam-resistant silicone exterior and three-layer thermal liner that are heat safe up to 600º F," explained Sheri Camarata, Product Research Supervisor for the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute.

The Best model?s flexible silicone design allowed analysts to confidently grasp a baking sheet, saucepot, and even a small potato, unlike lesser oven mitts that were too stiff to easily hold the baking sheet or a casserole dish.

The Best Silicone Oven Mitts earned a perfect score for water resistance by not allowing any seepage when submerged in water and they showed no signs of wear after repeated cycles in a dishwasher. The mitts have 4½" cuffs to protect wrists and a built-in magnet and silicone loop for hanging storage.

The Best Silicone Oven Mitts are available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $29.95. For more information, please visit www.hammacher.com or call 1-800-543-3366.