# Why is the center of my cookware raised?

> In an effort to increase rigidity each one of our products is designed with a slightly raised center As you will see below in our Cookware Convexity table 

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Last updated: 2025-10-31T17:46:03.215Z

To increase **rigidity and structural stability**, each of our products is designed with a **slightly raised center**. The **degree of convexity** varies depending on the size of each piece.

This design is **intentional** and the result of **years of refinement**, created to **prevent warping**, a common issue seen in many traditional cookware pieces.![](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/62bf46d6033e310c0e7c4973/6459585fbb6bc52a80e7f88c4d70ac82.jpg)