It’s completely normal to not know what it actually is. We’re big devotees of 5-ply, and one of the reasons you may not know much about it is because this type of cookware has traditionally been very hard to find in Australia. It’s always very high end, and it’s prohibitively expensive so most people don’t stock it.

But it really is the best of the best. 5-ply cookware is a multi-layered construction where various metals with different qualities are strategically fused together in these thin layers. Why? To exploit the best of each material and achieve optimum cooking performance.

Let’s talk about it.

MAKO Genius 5-ply stainless steel cookware is the kind of 5-ply cookware you want – the sort that uses quality stainless steel, 2 layers of aluminium and a centre core of copper. MAKO worked overtime to balance quality and cost so they could deliver the best value with the best performance, cutting no corners in design and construction. Everything about these pans screams ‘durable’, from the premium layered construction and sturdy, practical handles, to the shatter-proof glass lids and heavy-duty rivets. That five-layered construction brings real heft and makes them a joy to use. And, here’s the clincher. If cared for properly, these pans will perform brilliantly for literal decades, no matter what jobs you throw at them.

And one last thing to note:

5-ply cookware is never a budget buy but it’s a smart one as the cost-per-use is extremely low over a lifetime. A lifetime guarantee gives you total peace of mind that they’ll last, which they will. Literally, for a lifetime.