With the Colourworks colander in green you can easily wash vegetables before cooking. Unfold the colander and then place the vegetables in the colander. There are 2 handles on the colander to hold it. The colander is made of durable nylon which makes the colander sturdy. The diameter of the colander is 24 centimeters. You can also drain pasta with this colander because the colander is heat resistant up to 210 degrees. Not only can you fold this colander, but the colander is also dishwasher safe.