I just don't get why anyone cooks with fabric. Makes no sense to me at all. None. If a bowl of something gets too hot to take out of a microwave, use potholders or a bowl with handles (aka, large mug). Better yet, put the bowl on a salad plate or on several paper towels in the microwave. Either of those can be used to pick up a hot bowl barehanded with the extra bonus of catching any boilovers without adding to your dirty laundry.