Originally Posted by
bearisgray
I've noticed that the polyester filled potholders my Mom made are NOT heat resistant if they get wet.
COMMON SENSE should tell you to NEVER EVER use anything WET or DAMP to handle anything HOT as you stand a good chance of getting a steam burn regardless or what it is manufactured out of. HOT and WET NEVER, EVER mix as a safety factor!!! You are just asking to get burned badly.