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Silpat Silicone Baking Mat — the original non-stick mat that replaces parchment
Silpat Premium Silicone Baking Mat, Half Sheet (11-5/8 x 16-1/2 in)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Cookie and macaron bakers
- Less parchment
- Half-sheet pans
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Why this gift works
The Silpat Premium Silicone Baking Mat is the original reusable non-stick mat: fiberglass mesh coated in food-grade silicone, cut at 11-5/8 by 16-1/2 inches to fit a half-size 13-by-18-inch sheet pan. It replaces parchment paper, butter or cooking spray, and Silpat rates it from -40°F to 428°F for the oven, microwave and freezer. It is free of BPA, phthalates and peroxides, is FDA, NSF and Kosher certified, and comes with a lifetime guarantee.
For a baker who turns out tray after tray of cookies, macarons or pastry, a Silpat cuts down on parchment and on cleanup. It is a small, practical upgrade that gets used every time the sheet pans come out.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A cookie baker who goes through rolls of parchment
- A macaron maker
- A new baker stocking a kitchen
Think twice if
- They bake bread above 428°F
- Their pans are not half-size
The catch
Silpat rates it only to 428°F, below the 450-500°F many bread recipes call for, so it suits cookies and pastry more than hearth bread. It fits only half-size pans, and it should not be cut on.
Skip if they mostly bake bread at high heat, or if their sheet pans are not the standard 13-by-18-inch half size.
Key specs
| Brand | Silpat |
|---|---|
| Model | Premium Non-Stick Baking Mat, half sheet (AE420295-07) |
| Size | 11-5/8 x 16-1/2 in (420 x 295 mm) |
| Fits | Half-size 13 x 18 in sheet pans |
| Temperature | -40°F to 428°F (maker) |
| Material | Fiberglass mesh and food-grade silicone |
| Certifications | FDA, NSF, Kosher |
| Guarantee | Lifetime |
Worth knowing before you buy
- The mat is flexible, so the maker recommends setting it on a perforated tray or rack before moving it.
- 2-packs, gridded mats and full-size mats are separate listings.
Why we like it
- Replaces parchment batch after batch
- Non-stick without butter or spray
- Oven, microwave and freezer safe
- Lifetime guarantee
What to look for in a silicone baking mat
- Size. Match the mat to their pans; this is the half-sheet size for 13 x 18 inch pans.
- Heat limit. Check the maximum temperature against what they bake - this one is rated to 428°F.
- Certification. Food-safety certifications such as FDA and NSF are worth checking; this mat has both.
Questions people ask
A half-size 13 x 18 inch sheet pan; the mat is 11-5/8 x 16-1/2 inches.
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