addi
addi offers 2 products on RevWix across Arts & Crafts, with an average ethics score of 69.5/10.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Labor46/10
- Animal Welfare42.5/10
- Environment39/10
- Sourcing37/10
- Transparency36.5/10
Categories covered
Where addi shows up across our directory.
- Arts & Crafts2
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across addi's products.
- ✓Manufactured in Germany under strict labor and manufacturing standards
- ✓Operates completely mechanically with no batteries or electric motor needed
- ✓High repairability with modular, individually replaceable needles
- ✓Knits both tubular garments (hats, snoods) and wide flat panels
- ✓High-quality and durable
- ✓Easy to use
Sustainability commitments
"Produced locally in Germany by Gustav Selter GmbH & Co. KG using factory facilities powered significantly by on-site solar photovoltaic arrays. Unlike disposable craft machines, addi emphasizes circular longevity by selling individual replacement needles, crank handles, and gears to prevent entire units from being discarded."
"The brand is committed to energy-efficient-production and sourcing materials responsibly."
addi scores & reviews
Product scorecard
| # | Product | Ethics | Shopper rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Express Kingsize Knitting Machine | 74 | 4.4(4,861) | $152.99 |
| 2 | Addi Express Kingsize Knitting Machine | 65 | 4.6(551) | $299.00 |
Products from addi
The addi Express Kingsize Knitting Machine is a heavy-duty circular knitting machine built for knitters seeking rapid, consistent garment construction. Manufactured in Altena, Germany, under stringent EU labor and environmental regulations, this 46-needle manual tool operates without electricity and is designed for long-term repairability with widely available individual replacement needles and components.
The Addi Express Kingsize Knitting Machine is a high-quality knitting machine designed for serious knitters. It's perfect for those who want to create large-scale projects like blankets and sweaters.
How to read addi's ethics scores
Each addi product on this page carries a 0–100 score built from four checkable inputs: active third-party certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain information, and the brand's watchdog record. Nothing here is based on addi's own marketing language.
The spread matters as much as the top score. If addi's highest and lowest products sit far apart, verification is being applied to some lines and not others — common when a company certifies a flagship range and leaves the rest undocumented. A narrow spread, even at a moderate average, usually signals a consistent policy.
Scores can move without any editorial change, because certification status is re-checked as pages refresh. A lapsed certificate, a new audit or a recall notice will all show up in the product's certification and notes sections.
Questions worth asking before buying addi
Start with ownership: a parent company's testing or sourcing policy can change what a claim on the packaging actually covers. Then check scope — a certification often applies to one fibre, facility or ingredient rather than the whole product.
Finally, compare within the category rather than against addi's own range. A mid-scoring product can still be the strongest verified option at its price, and a high-scoring one can be beaten by a cheaper certified alternative.
What each score input covers
| Input | What we check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Active listings in public registers, with scope and expiry | Only externally audited claims can be revoked |
| Ingredients & materials | Full disclosure, hazard flags, recycled or organic content | Comparable without trusting brand narrative |
| Transparency | Named suppliers, factories or audit summaries | Shows whether claims survive scrutiny |
| Record | Recalls, regulator rulings and greenwashing findings | Best short-term signal of quality control |
Buying addi with confidence
- Verify the mark, not the adjectiveSearch the certifier's register for the exact product line.
- Check the parent companyOwnership changes what cruelty-free or organic claims cover.
- Compare in-categoryThe same score means different things across categories.
- Read open notes firstAn unresolved recall outweighs a few score points.
Frequently asked
Is addi an ethical brand?+
addi's standing here is the average of its scored products, built only from verifiable inputs: active certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain data and its recall or regulator record. Where a claim cannot be checked in a public register, it earns nothing.
Is addi certified by third parties?+
Any certification we could confirm appears on the individual product cards above. Marks shown are matched to the certifier's own register; self-declared logos and internal awards are not counted.
Why do addi products have different scores?+
Scores are per product, not per brand. Differences usually come from certification scope, ingredient or material disclosure, and packaging — a certified flagship can sit far above an undocumented line from the same company.
Are there better alternatives to addi?+
Compare within the category rather than the brand: category rankings list the highest-scoring verified options at each price level, so you can see whether a cheaper certified alternative beats the addi product you were considering.