Stainless Steel
extremely durable
extremely hard
easy to clean
dent and scratch resistant
easy to maintain mirror finish
To make stainless steel better heat conductivity, aluminium is often added to the bottom of the pan (sandwich base) and, sometimes, all around the pan (encapsulated base).
Stainless Steel Clad
Very durable -
exterior and interior layers are made of stainless steel, not react to acidic liquid
Good heat property - aluminium core
Excellent in heat distribution & retaining heat
Less maintenance, versatile use, shinny look