It shouldn't be difficult to find Real potholders but I had quite a time finding them made of substantial material, and these fit the bill perfectly.  These are not just to look pretty- which they do- they really protect your hands.
I was concerned that the silicone stripes might make them too stiff to bend properly around the rim of a cookie sheet, but, no problem; they bend beautifully.  They have an internal thumb compartment if you want to put your hand inside it, but I prefer to use without putting my hand inside- to each her own, right?!  I love the truly red color and the fact they may be machine washed and dried.  These are keepers!