I am not sure I am going to like the silicone back.  It will take getting use to as I have small hands.  I have a problem when putting my hands inside the pot holders to carry a cookie sheet or pans with the silicone side.  I do not have a strong grip on pan.  The holders are well made but you can spot clean only.  I am sometimes messy when cooking so we will see how clean I can keep them!