I did not even know what a Silpat was until my sister came to visit me. She brought 2 Silpats with her because she was going to show me how to make biscotti. Biscotti dough is very soft and sticky. She spread the dough on the Silpat and it did not stick. The Silpat made it easy to work with that dough. No parchment  paper is needed at all so this could save a lot of money for the Silpat  can be used for years. So after this experience, I bought myself 2 Silpats and I am very glad with it. Just remember not to fold or bend the Silpat when using or storing it and never cut anything on it , like do not cut dough on the Silpat.  This could damage the slippery, rubbery protective coating which sequesters or keeps out the fiberglass( a necessary component) inside the Silpat and will render the Silpat useless. But with proper care of the Silpat it would provide years of useful service.