To keep your HexClad cookware in pristine condition, avoid the following key mistakes:
For everyday cleaning, we recommend hand washing with warm soapy water and a soft sponge. While HexClad pots and pans are dishwasher safe, using a dishwasher may cause your cookware to look dull or black over time. Additionally, phosphate-free detergents can etch or even pockmark the surface of the metal.
Yes, you can absolutely ruin a HexClad pan. While they are built with a raised steel lattice designed to protect the underlying non-stick coating, they are not indestructible.
Common HexClad complaints focus on food sticking, misleading warranty restrictions, and coating degradation. Additionally, the brand faced a $2.5 million false advertising settlement regarding claims that their pans were entirely free of toxic non-stick chemicals like PTFE.
The lawsuit against HexClad is a false advertising class action over claims that its cookware was "PFAS-free," "PFOA-free," and "non-toxic," despite allegedly containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS or "forever chemicals") and PTFE.
HexClad cookware is generally considered safe for health under normal cooking conditions (below 500°F / 260°C).
Yes, Gordon Ramsay has an ownership stake in HexClad. He initially joined the brand as an equity partner in 2021. In July 2024, he expanded his ownership by making a $100-million strategic investment through Studio Ramsay Global.
Yes, Gordon Ramsay is a major ambassador and official partner of HexClad, and he exclusively uses their hybrid pans in his home kitchen.
The healthiest pans to cook in are cast iron, carbon steel, and stainless steel. These materials are naturally free of synthetic chemicals (like PFAS or Teflon), last a lifetime, and won't leach toxins into your food.
HexClad officially transitioned away from using PTFE coatings in early 2024.
Symptoms of Teflon flu or polymer fume fever include chills, fever, fatigue, headache, body aches, and occasional chest tightness and airway irritation. People with underlying lung diseases such as asthma are more likely to develop respiratory symptoms.
HexClad isn't a total scam, but it relies heavily on clever marketing. It's a "hybrid" pan featuring a raised stainless steel hexagon grid with nonstick coating in the valleys. You get the durability of stainless steel and the easy cleanup of nonstick, but at a very premium price.
Yes, you can use steel wool (like an SOS or Brillo pad) on HexClad cookware. Because the pans feature a hybrid metal design, steel wool is perfectly safe for scrubbing the exterior and the stainless steel edges. However, you should avoid using it on the interior cooking surface, as it may degrade the non-stick coating over time.
HexClad's products are created to last a lifetime.
The healthiest cookware materials are cast iron, 100% ceramic, and stainless steel. They do not leach harmful synthetic chemicals like PFAS, PFOA, or PTFE (Teflon). For non-stick convenience without the toxins, ceramic-coated cookware is the best modern alternative.
Yes, you absolutely can and should use soap on your HexClad pans. The manufacturer highly recommends washing them with warm, soapy water and a soft sponge after every use to remove food debris and built-up grease.
Avoid traditional non-stick pans with worn coatings or synthetic "forever chemicals" (PFAS), as well as unlined copper and reactive aluminum. Scratched or overheated pans release toxic fumes or leach heavy metals into your food.
In family kitchens, non-stick pans are the first choice for many housewives and cooking enthusiasts because of their easy cleaning and anti-stick properties. However, professional chefs rarely use non-stick pans in kitchens, preferring stainless steel, cast iron or carbon steel pans.
The best non-stick pan for eggs is the OXO Good Grips Pro 8-inch or 10-inch Nonstick Skillet. It features a lightweight design for easy flipping, a stay-cool handle, and a thick, multi-layer coating that releases eggs flawlessly. It provides an excellent balance of durability, performance, and affordability.
HexClad pans combine stainless steel and non-stick surfaces, but come with notable drawbacks. Key cons include a very steep price tag, lackluster non-stick performance compared to dedicated non-stick pans, staining, and controversy regarding prior PTFE marketing.
Gordon Ramsay was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer. He underwent successful surgery to have the cancerous cells removed from his jawline and used the opportunity to share photos of his stitches and a public service announcement encouraging fans to wear sunscreen.
HexClad—the only brand of cookware that Gordon Ramsay uses—isn't just fancy marketing.
Michelin-starred chefs use a mix of commercial-grade and high-end consumer cookware. Their everyday workhorses depend heavily on culinary needs, but they almost universally prioritize the following types of pans:
HexClad cookware is polarizing. It is incredibly durable for a non-stick pan and sears beautifully, but it falls short of being a traditional, perfectly slick non-stick surface. If you want one pan that bridges the gap between stainless steel and non-stick, it is a solid (though pricey) investment.
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