SCRATCH FREE. WORRY FREE. FOREVER: Circulon’s patented ScratchDefense nonstick technology is our most advanced nonstick cooking surface and engineered not to scratch, ever.* It has been laboratory tested to last 130x longer than the competition—that’s more than 350,000 scrapes without scratching. ULTIMATE HEATING PERFORMANCE: Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the C1 Series features the resilience and elegance of a polished stainless steel exterior bonded to an ultra-thick aluminum core. This unique design ensures responsive, uniform heat distribution from base to rim, surpassing traditional stainless steel cookware. EASY-CLEANING NONSTICK: A new generation of nonstick, this thicker and harder triple-layer nonstick releases sticky, stubborn food so effortlessly that just a quick rinse or wipe cleans the cooking surface completely. ELEGANCE & LUXURY: Polished stainless steel exterior with beautiful finish for elegant cooktop-to-table presentations. This cookware stands out in any kitchen or on any table. METAL-UTENSIL-SAFE NONSTICK—FOR 200 YEARS: In laboratory testing, ScratchDefense anti-scratch nonstick withstands 350,000+ metal-utensil scrapes without scratching, peeling, or flaking, which is equivalent to roughly 200 years of extreme wear and tear.* INDUCTION READY: All the pots and pans in this set are compatible with all stovetops, including induction CONVENIENT FEATURES: This high-performance collection spares no expense attending to the details with often-overlooked but immeasurably convenient features like flared rims for easy pouring and to protect the edges from everyday dings, ergonomic stay-cool handles, nonstick coated interior rivets, and shatter-resistant oven-safe lids. OVEN SAFE TO 500°F: Warp-resistant stainless steel construction makes this cookware oven safe to 500°F. (Lids safe to 350°F.) COOKWARE SET INCLUDES: This set of kitchen essentials includes 1.5-quart and 3-quart saucepans with lids, 8-quart stockpot with lid, 4-quart sauté pan with lid, and 8.5-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch frying pans