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Learn how to tell stainless steel quality using 6 easy methods, such as grade stamps, the magnet test, and grade comparisons for cookware and kitchenware.

Learn about the science behind 18/10 stainless steel magnetism, induction compatibility, and how it compares with magnetic 18/0 stainless steel.

Stainless steel is 100% recyclable and can be melted down endlessly without losing quality. Learn how the recycling process works and how to recycle properly.

See how to cook with stainless steel cookware using proven techniques, from water drop test to deglazing, so food releases cleanly and every meal turns out right.

Stainless steel is 100% recyclable and can be melted down endlessly without losing quality. Learn how the recycling process works and how to recycle properly.

Life & Living's homeware brand JIA proudly partners with Taste of Love to design the "Faith, Hope, Love" charity tableware set. Discover our ongoing ESG commitment to supporting local communities and the 1919 Food Bank.

Team Life & Living gathering for the Taipei companion ride of the 2025 1919 Love on the Move charity cycling initiative.

Due to a scheduled system upgrade, the Life & Living (LL) and JIA official websites, online store, and email services will be temporarily suspended for 24 hours starting Dec 31, 2025, 21:00 (GMT+8).

Need overseas manufacturers? This guide shows where to look, what to ask, and the challenges that need to be overcome, with examples in the houseware industry.

Global sourcing focuses on obtaining goods and services internationally. Discover the benefits, challenges, and best practices for global sourcing management.

Learn what sustainable sourcing means, how it integrates environmental and ethical practices into supply chains, and explore benefits with real-world examples.

Struggling with finding a manufacturer to make your product? Learn 8 clear steps, from product definition to negotiation, with helpful houseware industry examples.

OEM partners produce goods for other brands. Learn how it works, its benefits, and factors to choose the right OEM with examples from the houseware industry.

JIA joined the 2025 Let’s Run 1919 After-School Charity Run in Taiwan, supporting children through action and bringing people together with care and design.

What does stainless steel 18/10 mean? Learn the meaning and how 18/10 compares to 18/8 and 18/0, with suitable uses and care tips for stainless steel cookware.

Please be informed that Life & Living Ningbo office has been relocated and is now operating at the new address shown below.