OK-so I got one of these from my mom for Christmas. I am notorious for grabbing a dishtowel for all my pots and pans, never a potholder in sight. The Ove Glove gets caught on my rings, it snags constantly on them. I don't think it blocks the heat any better than most potholders or, yes, dishtowels. It has a deceivingly thick feel which makes you think the handle will not be hot, but indeed it is and yes, you can feel it through the glove. I don't think it is a bad product, just don't think you can use it as blindly as it would imply. I still think it's easier to grab a dishtowel.