Oven glove
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An oven glove, or oven mitt, is a insulated mitten that's usually worn in the kitchen to protect the wearer's hand from hot objects like ovens, stoves, cookware etc. Oven gloves can protect the hands against heat for short periods of time. Fabric gloves consist of heat insulation surrounded by cotton fabric, usually consisting of decorative patterns. Newer oven gloves are made from silicone instead of fabric, which makes them water and stain proof [link].
Some brands of oven gloves, such as the [Ove Glove], are different from mittens and allow the use of all fingers for improved grip. These gloves are more flexible and consist of nomex and kevlar brands of Aramid [link].
Safety
Since oven gloves protect your skin from burns, they must be used properly to be effective. The gloves should only be used when completely dry. They are not a permanent protection against heat which means they can only be used for short periods at a time. The gloves should not come into contant with heating elements, gas flames or similar sources of high temperature. Note that fabric gloves will not protect you against hot liquids.
Furnace gloves, or furnace mitts, are more heavily insulated, longer, and can protect the user from intense heat for longer periods of time.
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