Best colander we've ever had.
594094
My wife didn't want it, but I bought it anyway.  She uses it every day!  Large enough to rinse each big batch of strawberries I picked this summer.
258885
This is the BEST colander I have ever used! I have been cooking for years and sure wish I would have found this years ago!  Love it!!! No other colander drains the water completely like this one does and you really can drain little orzo pasta and you do NOT loose half the pasta down the drain! I love that you do not have to position the colander directly over the drain in your sink. I no longer have to rearrange dishes in the sink so that my colander is over the drain. And when I'm done cooking it goes in the dishwasher with everything else. It will be a great addition to any kitchen.
4812962
I'm a fan of collapsible kitchen ware because it saves so much space in the cabinets! This colander is big enough to handle a 16 oz. pack of cooked nooodles fine.
The steel does help maintain some structural integrity. If you're lifting it from the sink, for example, to the stove the lip doesn't cave in, nor does the base. But the sides will. I used this over Thanksgiving break to hold potatoes and onions on the counter and the weight of it made the thing collapse to one side. But that's to be expected!
4731443
If you want a big colander, this one is great. It's just a fraction over 12 inches at the top, not including the handles, and a little over 7 inches tall. It's made from heavy gauge aluminum and the handles and the base are riveted in place. With any kind of luck this thing will last you a long time.
4221527
Excellent colander. It's already been used a lot - for it's intended purpose and as a space helmet by my kids. Very durable and so far no denting. No problems with cleaning it in the dishwasher.
1559395
This definitely WON'T break like my plastic colander did!  Been looking for a colander with small holes like this one for ages, and finally found it!  Thanks :)
3347256
I love that my colander is not mesh. I purchased it to use for draining boiled brown rice.  I anticipate that I will soon be using it for lots of my kitchen  draining.  My old strainer is too small for the quantities of brown rice that I now boil.  Also my old strainer is mesh which makes it timely and messy to clean - you know how when you clean mesh with soap and a stiff brush you get splashes of wet mess all over yourself and everything else within firing range.  This solid stainless steel colander with perforated hole cutouts is super easy to clean using the cleaning brushes and sponges I keep hanging at my kitchen sink, and there is no flying debris mucking up me and everything else.  There are no sharp edges and my fingers can rub without abrasion.  Plus, it looks really impressive and beautiful hanging with my other kitchen utensils. Worth every penny and more.  Thank you Bellemain for a super great product.
1547675
The first colander we had that was collapsible finally met its maker after 8+ years, and we purchased this to replace it. I love that I can set it in the sink and drain large quantities of noodles, potatoes, hard boiled eggs, etc. It even seems to pour back into the pan pretty well despite being square. It's not always the smoothest transition, but it's worth it to be able to extend the handles to set into the sink and use for such large quantities of food. It's a great buy, and I'd purchase again.
1576711
I initially hesitated ordering this colander because it was more expensive than other colanders.  After having used this colander for several months I can definitely say that the colander is worth the cost and that I would purchase this colander again if I needed another colander.
3617482
Love this colander as it works great.  As someone without a lot of storage space I love that this collapses down so that I have more room.  I also like that the handles extend out so that it it is sitting up across the sink.  It is high quality as well and not made of flimsy material. I am definitely going to be buying more of these collapsible kitchen items.
3187006
This colander is the best I have ever used.  It even fits across my sink without sitting on the bottom of the skin.  It is light but very strong, drains well and has not dented even though I have hauled it around from house to house.  Very recommended!!
4005934
This is a terrific colander!  The five quart capacity is perfect for any job and I especially like the fine perforations, which makes it perfect for rinsing smaller grains.  I appreciate the sturdy quality...stainless steel, which you can count on to remain clean and rust free for many years, and the handles are riveted, which gives you confidence when you are handling a heavy load.  I give you an enthusiastic recommendation on this one.
3082051
Very pleased with the purchase.  I have many colanders in my kitchen.  This is one of my nicer ones.  Like its size and the wide mouth.
604849
This mesh colander is great. It is large and strains extremely well.
978411
It works really well and is easier to clean and store than a full sized colander.  I bought this for my teen aged son who is always cooking ramen noodles and now I don't have the big colander taking up space in the sink and dishwasher anymore.
3190499
This colander is a real space saver. It isn't the easiest to collapse (do not attempt when it is wet!) but it is easy to pop back out, clean, store and use. It's a fantastic idea and well worth the price. We've been using it over our other colanders since we received this and have yet to find any real downside to it. It's well made and it's a fantastic addition to the our kitchen gadgetry. Some might not like the bright colors, preferring something more metallic in tone, but that's a style preference/matter of opinion. For myself, I'm just happy at how well it works and how much space it saves.
2719965
I'm in love with the Collapsible Colander - Over-the-Sink Silicone by Kitchen Addicts.

It is fully collapsible but opens up completely when needed and stretches across your sink.  This is so much more convenient than the round, large, bulky colanders that I am use to using.  Since I have moved into our new home, I'm all about saving space (and not hoarding) and this is super!

I can't help but make a large batch of spaghetti.  This held the full load of it.  I don't know why I make so much, but I do.  This will hold a lot of food, up to 6 qts.

It's dishwasher safe, believe me, I tested it out.  I don't want items that can't be used in a dishwasher.  I'm a girl that needs her "convenience" items.  A dishwasher is not only a "convenience" item to me, it is almost a necessity.  I'll do anything not to wash a dish.

I ordered the green color.  I love green.  My kitchen is not green, it does not match it, but green is my favorite color.  I couldn't help it.  Order green, you'll love it.  It is so cool looking!