Quick answer
Choose Hot Grips if you need a better grip on hot cookware handles and want a limited-edition pop of color. Choose the Pleat Trivet if your priority is protecting countertops and tables from hot pans with a decorative, elevated base. They solve different problems, so many kitchens benefit from both.
Hand protection vs. surface protection: two different jobs
Hot Grips and the Pleat Trivet are both kitchen safety add-ons, but they work at different points in the cooking process. Hot Grips are handle covers designed to help you grip hot cookware, acting as a pot holder alternative for stovetop-to-table moves. The Pleat Trivet is a sunburst-shaped base that elevates hot dishes, providing countertop heat protection wherever you set them down.
If you often move hot pans from the oven or stove, handle protection matters most. If you frequently serve directly from cookware at the table or need a landing spot for hot dishes, a trivet for hot pans is the more useful add-on. Neither replaces safe cooking habits, but each addresses a common kitchen pain point.
Design and material trade-offs
Hot Grips are a limited-edition collaboration between Our Place and Crocs, available in Butter Yellow. That makes them a personality-driven accessory, but the limited availability means you may not find them later if you want to expand your set. The Pleat Trivet is a more permanent part of the Our Place line, with a sunburst design that adds a decorative touch to your table or countertop.
Because the Pleat Trivet is a rigid, elevated base, it stays put on a surface and presents cookware with a polished look. Hot Grips are flexible grips that go on and off handles, so they need to be stored within easy reach. Neither product is a substitute for oven mitts when handling extremely hot items, and the catalog does not specify heat resistance ratings, so use them as intended and always test with care.
When one add-on is enough
If your main frustration is fumbling with oven mitts while stirring or serving, Hot Grips alone can solve that. If your concern is scorch marks on a new countertop or a hot dish ruining a table finish, the Pleat Trivet alone covers that gap. Buying both is only necessary if you regularly move hot cookware from the stove to the table and want protection at both ends of the trip.
Key trade-offs to weigh
- Protection target: Hot Grips protect your hands from hot handles; the Pleat Trivet protects surfaces from hot cookware. Decide which risk is more common in your kitchen. If you often carry hot pans to the table, you need both hand and surface protection.
- Storage and access: Hot Grips are small and need to be kept within easy reach of the stove; the Pleat Trivet stays on the table or counter as a ready landing spot. Consider where you will store each item before buying.
- Style and availability: Hot Grips are a limited-edition Crocs collaboration in Butter Yellow; the Pleat Trivet is a decorative sunburst available in multiple colors. If you want a matching set, check color options for the trivet before committing.
Product facts at a glance
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Our Place x Crocs Hot Grips: Limited-edition collaboration between Our Place and Crocs, available in Butter Yellow. Adds a personal, collectible touch to your cookware setup, but limited availability means you may want to buy sooner rather than later.
Our Place x Crocs Hot Grips
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Pleat Trivet: Sunburst-shaped design adds a decorative touch and provides a stable, elevated base. Works as both a functional trivet for hot pans and a display piece that elevates cookware at the table.
Pleat Trivet
Which add-on fits your kitchen?
Best for
- Cooks who want a pot holder alternative for gripping hot handles
- Fans of limited-edition kitchen accessories and Crocs collaborations
- Anyone who frequently moves hot cookware from stove to table
Not for
- Those who need a stable base for hot dishes on countertops or tables
- Kitchens where scorch protection is the main concern
- People who prefer a permanent, always-out accessory over a stored grip