In the United States, Tefal is marketed as T-fal. This is to comply with DuPont’s objection that the name “Tefal” was too close to DuPont’s trademark “Teflon”.
• Use plastic or wood utensils, with some ranges, you can use certain metal utensils with the exception of knives and whisks (Refer to the recommendations for use indicated on the packaging or in the instructions included with the product). • Avoid cutting directly in the pans. • Do not gouge the non-stick surface. Slight surface marks or abrasions are normal and will not affect the cookwares performance. • After cooking, do not let pans boil dry and do not leave empty pans on a heated burner. • Always select the proper electric burner size or adjust the gas burner so the flame only touches the bottom of the pan and does not climb up the sides. • Never leave pans unattended while cooking. • Let pans cool before cleaning. • Wash the frying pan in hot water and washing-up liquid to remove any dust. Dry it and rub a little cooking oil into the non-stick coating before using for the first time. Remove any excess oil. • Wash and dry your kitchenware after each use.
There is, at the moment, much confusion about non-stick coatings, which are sometimes related to PFOA. However, Tefal/T-fal non-stick coatings are made of PTFE, the abbreviation of the scientific name Polytetrafluoroethylene, and this material is recognised as harmless by public health agencies in Europe and in the United States. PFOA and PTFE are two completely different elements. In summary, cookware with Tefal/T-fal non-stick coatings are made of PTFE and do not contain PFOA. Furthermore, for more than 20 years, Tefal/T-fal made a commitment not to use lead or cadmium in the whole of its cookware range in order to serve as a guarantee of the harmlessness of all its products.
You should refer to the recommendations for use indicated on the packaging or in the instructions included with the product. Depending on the range, most metal utensils can be used except knives, forks and whisks. However, care should be exercised when using any metal utensil. Avoid using sharp edged utensils and avoid cutting directly in the pan. Do not stab or gouge the non-stick surface. However, to extend the life of your frying pans and saucepans, we strongly recommend that you do not use metal. Choose plastic or wood.
Tefal/T-fal, as part of its commitment to Quality, has included “Health and Environment” Eco information on its non-stick Tefal/T-fal products. This commitment guarantees the absence of PFOA, lead and cadmium in Tefal/T-fal coatings and the guarantees that our non-stick products are harmless for the environment and the consumer. This Eco information is based on the regular analysis conducted by independent laboratories in many countries (INERIS in France, ASAHI GLASS FLUOROPOLYMERS in UK, FABES Labs in Germany, MB Labs in Canada, SGS in China). This commitment can be found on the website of the Tefal/T-fal brand, as well as the packaging of cookware with non-stick Tefal/T-fal coating.
There is neither cadmium nor lead in the non-stick coatings and enamel of our Tefal/T-fal cookware. All of our cookware has been designed and manufactured without lead or cadmium for more than 20 years. You can find this Eco information on the packaging of all our products with Tefal/T-fal non-stick coating.
Our new concepts and innovations are based on your needs. Everything started with a single idea: the non-stick pan. A revolutionary product that made cooking simpler and attractive. Since then, we have always tried to innovate. We have one motto: Make your everyday life easier. All along these years, T-fal has offered you a range of innovative solutions and thanks to you, we have become the world leader in non-stick cookware and a world leader in irons, cooking appliances, pressure cookers, food and drink preparation products and scales. Today, T-fal is close to you in more than 120 countries. Ingenious, Generous, Inspiring! Discover the world of T-fal. T-fal is part of Groupe SEB.
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FAQ
What is the difference between T-Fal and Tefal?
Is Tefal high quality?
Is Tefal a reliable brand?
Is Tefal a premium brand?
Does T-Fal have Teflon?
Yes, T-Fal has Teflon in its non-stick pans. In fact, the name Tefal is the combination of “Teflon” and “Aluminum.” Aluminum is the metal that constitutes the base of the non-stick pans. To find alternates of Teflon, check our recommendations for the best non-stick pans without Teflon.
What are T-Fal alternatives to Teflon?
T-fal’s Alternatives to Teflon and their Performance T-fal’s alternatives to Teflon, such as ceramic and titanium, offer several advantages over Teflon, including better durability, better heat distribution, and reduced risk of releasing harmful fumes when heated.
Why is Tefal called Teflon?
“Tefal” is a play on words. It combines the first three letters of Teflon, the brand name for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) that belonged to DuPont, which it spun off to The Chemous Company in 2015, and the first two letters of aluminium, the French word for aluminum. So TEF·lon + AL·uminium = Tefal. Who Owns Tefal?
Is Tefal a real company?
Tefal is a company that has become a rather large and daunting brand over time. They are a French manufacturer of cookware and small appliances like kettles. The actual name of the company, interestingly, is a portmanteau of the words TEFlon and Aluminium.