The Potholder protects your hands while handling hot pots and pans. It has a unique design that offers protection for your hand and allows you to use it in the way most comfortable for you. This pot holder is made of quilted cotton, which ensures that it is soft against the skin, durable, and blocks out the heat from the dish. It sports a black and red trim design for distinctive look. The 8.5" Round Potholder by Cuisinox can be machine washed as to keep it looking as good as new for a long time. It has a round loop that can be used to hang it on a nail.