Gourmet retailers to unveil cutting edge cookware this Spring
This Spring, All-Clad’s Stainless Steel with d5 Technology, a revolutionary collection of premium quality, five-layer stainless steel cookware will begin appearing on gourmet and specialty stores shelves throughout Canada.
“We are extremely excited to offer our d5 Stainless Steel collection all across Canada this year,” says Sonya Latreille, Brand Manager for All-Clad. “This cookware collection features patented breakthrough technology that delivers superior quality cooking performance that is truly innovative. Now that the d5 Stainless Steel collection is widely available, it’s going to be a must-have collection for Canadian home entertainers, aspiring cooks and professional chefs who want to cook with the very best.”
How it Works – d5 Technology innovation
Hand-crafted in the United States using highest grade American-made steel, All-Clad’s d5 Stainless Steel collection was first introduced approximately one year ago in the U.S. and in select Canadian cities. What makes the d5 Stainless Steel collection unique is its construction of five layers of alternating stainless steel and aluminum. These higher and lower conductivity metals promote thermal diffusion and the lateral flow of cooking energy to eliminate the potential for hot spots and provide more even heating. This also allows for induction optimization and makes the d5 Stainless Steel collection compatible with all cooktops.
The multiple layers also prevent warping to maintain optimum contact with cooktop at all times, leading to consistent cooking results. The patented stainless steel core layer diffuses heat across the entire cooking surface and is located between two layers of aluminum to maximize energy efficiency. The remaining two layers are comprised of an 18/10 inner stainless steel layer that is non-reactive to food, making clean up after each use easier, and an outer magnetic stainless steel layer for improved strength.
Contemporary design
The d5 Stainless Steel collection is also an attractive cookware piece for serious cooks, home entertainers and professional chefs who are looking for the very best in cookware for their culinary pursuits. It features several convenient characteristics that improve the look, performance and resilience of the cookware.
- Energy Efficient: the d5 Stainless Steel collection provides up to 20 per cent more even heating and is up to 15 per cent more energy efficient than conventional bonded cookware
- Ergonomic: the d5 Stainless Steel collection features a new ergonomically enhanced lid, stick and loop handles for maximum comfort and handling helping to prevent spillage. A wider, deeper lid handle allows for more control. The stay-cool stick handle is comfortable during longer cooking periods. The loop handle improves grip and stability for transporting, lifting or pouring
- Contemporary: The flared rim is designed for easy pouring straight from the entire perimeter of the pot or pan
- Convenient: Every piece of the d5 Stainless Steel collection including non-stick items are dishwasher safe for a quick and easy clean-up
- Smart: Every d5 Stainless Steel collection piece is etched with cookware capacity on the base of each item to help cooks choose the perfect piece to prepare their special dish
- Sexy: The exquisite matte-finish brushed aluminum exterior generates a contemporary look and feel
Collection details, pricing and availability
The All-Clad d5 Stainless Steel with d5 Technology collection features popular cookware pieces such as fry pans, French skillets, sauce and sauté pans, Dutch ovens and stockpots available in an assortment of sizes. Suggested retail prices range from $125 to $430. The d5 Stainless Steel collection is also sold in 7-, 10- and 14-piece sets, retailing from $750 to $1,500. The d5 brushed Stainless Steel collection will be offered through gourmet and specialty retail locations across Canada. For more information about All-Clad or to find a retailer in your area visit www.all-clad.ca <http://www.all-clad.ca> .
About All-Clad
All-Clad Metalcrafters is an internationally recognized leader in premium quality, hand-crafted cookware. In 2011, the All-Clad brand will celebrate the significant milestone of 40-years as a world cookware leader. Since its inception in 1971, the brand has built a reputation for uncompromising high standards that are recognized as being best in class by chefs, home cooks and gourmands around the globe. The All-Clad manufacturing tradition established a new benchmark for professional cookware. Today, the engineers and artisans at All-Clad continue to turn cookware into heirlooms. Using American-made metals, they handcraft each piece of cookware. At each stage of the manufacturing process, every piece of All-Clad cookware is hand-inspected to ensure that it maintains All-Clad quality standards. For more information, visit www.all-clad.ca <http://www.all-clad.ca> or call 1-800-418-3325.
