Flexible bakeware - any good?

[Birdly]

Has anyone tried the flexible black rubber-type baking trays, muffin pans, cake tins etc?
I went to a Demarle party a while ago where I first came across them, but was a bit thrown by the price. Since then, I've noticed that John Lewis are doing their own cheaper version and that Lakeland are selling Jamie Oliver ones.
Am quite keen to try some but not sure whether to splash out on the Demarle or go for a cheaper option. I particularly want to be able to do Yorkshire puddings without having to put oil/fat in the tray first. Thanks!

I bought one for valentines day to make a cheesecake in the shape of a heart. I was quite impressed, and it was so much easier to get the cheesecake out again than what it would have been if it was rigid. The only thing is that, when you fill it with something sloppy, its a good idea to place it on a tray first rather than slop it all over the floor trying to get it from the worktop to the oven

I think they're great. But you do need to put them on a baking tray, always, because they are flexible!

I've found the more pricey ones slightly better, but the cheaper ones good too.

Thanks for your comments, folks.
Muminfife - I saw the Yorkshire puddings done at the Demarle party. I was amazed!
Am quite tempted by the Jamie Oliver Lakeland ones as they have an inbuilt metal bit which means you don't have to use a baking tray as well. The Demarle products need a special separate aluminium tray, which really bumps up the cost.

Muminfife - when I went to the Demarle party I told DH I was going to a black rubber party. He was a bit disappointed when he found out it was a black rubber bakeware party!
We like Yorkshire puds and (veggie!) toad in the hole here too. Am trying to cut back on fats/oils due to cholesterol problems, which is part of the reason I'm curious about the black rubber stuff!

I have got two types of flexible silicon bakeware. Black trays for muffins etc (can't remember the brand) and dark red Tefal ones. The Tefal ones were more expensive but worth it because they have a rigid edge which makes it easier to transport when it's filled with liquid/runny cake mix. The loaf tins are my favourite - turn out perfectly every time.

They're fabulous!

I use mine for lasagne, cakes, muffins and anything which I know might burn on easily.

The rubber surface is so much easier to clean because nothing really sticks to it.

Oh, I hate mine - everything sticks and they're a pain to clean. They weren't even the cheap ones.

I wonder what I'm doing wrong.

I love mine, but I never use it for what it was intended for. I bought a large fluted flan one from a Demarle party, and I use it regularly for roasting anything in the oven including a chicken!! think they're fab and very easy to clean.

no sticks and burns

I love mine. I have some le creuset ones from Amazon, but the cheapies I got from TK Maxx are just as good. Nothing sticks, they go in the dishwasher, and you can just scrumple them up to store them. I have lots of different shapes and sizes, but if anyone knows where you can get the one with the mini loaves (about 8 on a sheet, I think), please let mw know.

How do you make them non-stick?

You grease them the first time you use them, I think (although I probably didn't). Mine just ARE non-stick. What do you cook that sticks to it? I make lots of cakes and things that have butter or oil in them, so maybe that's why.

Cakes always stick

I love mine too. I want some different shaped ones. Will have to look in lakelands now.