The direct-to-consumer kitchen wars are heating up. Over the last few years, brands like Made In, Milo, and Misen have launched to create high-quality kitchenware—from pans to knives to cast iron pots—that are more affordable than the established brands on the market.
Material calls these “forever pans.” They are made with copper, which is known for its ability to retain and distribute heat evenly. The core is then surrounded with layers of stainless steel, which makes them durable. For the coated pan, Material used a nonstick coating that the brand says will ensure that it lasts 37 times longer than ceramic, which is what many brands use to coat their pans.
This new wave of kitchen startups is still relatively small compared to the industry leaders, but together, they’re giving young digitally native consumers an alternative to the mainstream brands that have dominated the kitchenware landscape for decades.
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