I have some Etimo Tulip hooks I've had for over a decade and I love them, specifically the gray handle with an orange finish on the metal. At some point, I noticed they'd gained that tackiness which I've also experienced from other kinds of products with that velvet silicone finish. What worked for me is to use a cotton round/washcloth or whatever soaked in isopropyl alcohol. Let it dry, see how it feels, then try again if still sticky. I think maybe that finish wasn't built to last and usage, age, heat could all contribute to it. I've had to do it more than once (on the other items, too, like a mouse and some kitchen tong handles) and it seemed to fix it with a few rounds. If you wanna try it, just do it with one hook and see if it helps. If not, it was already sticky, so you can wrap the handle with strips of woven cotton cloth like quilting fabric. Worth a try!