I just noticed the same thing with mine........but it has been in use a whole lot longer than two years!! Fabric on the outside is fraying - been washed many times - and the fluffy inside insulation is worn in places so you need to position your hand just so to avoid getting burned lifting a hot pan or baking tray out of the oven. And why don't they sell these things in pairs?? I do have a second mitt but it is newer, doesn't match (that irks me a bit) and is so thickly insulated it is hard to work with.

I have already decided to go with silicone mitts this time out.....something like THESE. Just haven't gotten around to getting yet :-) And these are also sold indivdually as well!! Do they think cooks only have one hand????

I have some all-silicone mitts that I like. I don't find they're available from any of the usual sources so they must be old.

I like them because there's no fabric cuff. I can wash them easily by hand with dishwasher detergent and running water, then a wipe with a dishcloth.

I see that there's a Mastrad brand that's similar though it has a removable cotton lining. That might appeal to some, check that out.

There was another thread like this one....and someone found a fantastic deal on Kitchenaid mitts. 4/$16.99

just bought W.S. potholders, not the glove, on lukkiirish's recommendation. love them, going to buy another pair.. some colors are on clearance which is what i bought. "spice" i think its called.

These from Williams Sonoma are a bit pricey but they’re the only one’s I use because they are a good size and thick, several colors to choose from too. I prefer the pot holders over the mitts.

Ha! Sprt, we posted at the same time! I’m so glad you like them, well worth the cost IMO.

We have thin sets to grab cookie sheets and thicker sets to grab casserole dishes, roasting pans, etc. Both are silicone and were purchased at BB&B.

Previous thread

https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5549342/oven-mitts

Thanks everyone! I do remember commenting on that post but when I searched for it it didn’t come up. Thanks for all the suggestions!

I bought the costco Kitchenaid set that was posted on that other thread and I LOVE them. Very flexible and good protection. Threw all my others in the goodwill box.