Cast iron cookware is made using thicker enamel, thus the base and walls are harder and more longer lasting. An established brand, creating high quality items over and over again, is the first step to buying quality cast iron cookware. Le Crueset has been producing such cookware since 1925. Nowadays, it is recognized by cooks around the world as a industry leader in making high quality cookware.An important feature of cast iron cooking ware is its longevity. Hand made, individually sand cast, and tested thoroughly before being sent from its factory, each piece of Le Crueset cast iron cookware is constructed with durability in mind. Featuring two coats of enamel and a shock resistant finish, Le Crueset products outperform their competitors in every way. Le Crueset supports this claim with a life-time warranty.