I'm not sure what kind of coating is in my old Kirkland brand cookware (Costco) I bought years ago, but it's better than a lot of the super non-stick that's great until one day it starts sticking stuff. I still have and use those pans and have only had to throw one out probably due to my abuse than anything else. Any of those other pans I've ever bought eventually start sticking, and I'm more careful with them and don't use high heat with them. Yet, I still try to find one that doesn't do that, but I don't buy entire sets anymore, just individual pans.