8. The Birth of Nonstick Cookware Brands
The first commercial nonstick pans hit the market in the 1950s, with Tefal (T-Fal) leading the charge. These innovative pans, featuring a Teflon coating, quickly won over home cooks by making cleanup a breeze. Tefal’s success helped spark a global trend, firmly cementing nonstick cookware as a kitchen essential. (Source: Tefal Official)