The silicone mat is designed to be used in between in-vitro glass induction cooktops and your induction-friendly Ecopot pots or any other induction-friendly cookware (to be used with in-vitro glass induction only, not to be used on ceramic glass tops). Simply place the mat (shiny side down / rough side up) on your induction cooktop and then put your induction-friendly pots on top. The mat will not melt with induction heating and is made from oven-grade silicone so it can also tolerate the heat of the pot as you cook, all whilst preventing slipping and scratching – a perfect accessory for anyone using induction cooktops.