Titanium vs. teflon... cookware

[Manuela]

Recently, I picked up a nice set of Henckels Twin Quisine knives and am now in the midst of replacing all my pots and pans (which are teflon based), and was shopping around for a new set. Originally, I had my eyes set on an anodized allum + copper cladding set, but it seems quite expensive and high-maintenance. I also love how easy it is to clean my teflon set. I understand that there are safety issues which are associated with teflon and cooking at high temperatures as well as similar issues as the pans 'wear n' tear' over time.Anyhow, my question is regarding an alternative that I saw at a trade show. There were a few booths that were showing cast alluminum cookware coated with titanium. They are quite expensive and seem very durable, but upon first glance look remarkably similar to my older teflon coated cookware. These titanium coated sets attracted me particularly because they exhibited the same non-stick properties (if not better) as teflon. What I am wondering is; do these titanium products contain any of the health threatening chemicals that are found in teflon based products namely: PFTE and PFOA ?
I would drop the money for this product because of it's non-stick performance, but I don't want to sacrifice the health of myself and my family?
If anyone has any insight or information, I would be very thankful. :)

[Denton15]

I don't know the answer to health issues, I hope someone comes up with more information because I would like to know too. I am planning to replace my pots and pans soon, I really like the idea of the ones with the folding handles as they would be so much easier to store, I am just a bit worried about how safe they would be.

[beginnercook]

Now this is a very difficult question, I have to admit. I have some teflon cookware and I am pretty pleased with it. I never knew about the possible issues, but I think it would be a good idea to also look further into this matter. I also new to buy some new ones, maybe it's a good time for a change

[she_cookie]

I think Teflon is best, but of course i may be wrong..
I use only Teflon in my kitchen and i'm loving it. It's easy to use and the food won't stick to the pan. Any other products i had were useless...

[Ralphy]

We also use teflon.
We like it and we already have teflon things in the kitchen, so we won't buy new ones to soon.
I used to think it is best, but now i think that there are other products too, maybe better, we just didn't try them yet.