Redington
Redington offers 3 products on RevWix across Garden & Outdoors, with an average ethics score of 80/10 and recurring certifications including 1% For The Planet Member, FSC Certified, B Corp.
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Redington's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Transparency34.7/10
- Environment33.7/10
- Sourcing33.3/10
- Labor30.3/10
- Animal Welfare28/10
Categories covered
Where Redington shows up across our directory.
- Garden & Outdoors3
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Redington's products.
- ✓Versatile performance
- ✓Great value for money
- ✓Durable construction
- ✓B Corp certified parent company
- ✓FSC-certified cork handle
- ✓Machined aluminum reel with disc drag
Sustainability commitments
"FSC-certified cork, machined aluminum reel (95%+ recyclable), PVC-free Rio fly line, B Corp parent company. Minimal packaging—cardboard box and recycled paper."
"Redington is a member of 1% For The Planet, donating a portion of its annual sales to environmental organizations. They also aim to use sustainable materials and packaging."
"Redington is a member of 1% For The Planet and uses recycled materials in many of its products, including the carrying case for this outfit."
Redington scores & reviews
Product scorecard
| # | Product | Ethics | Shopper rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redington Crosswater Fly Fishing Outfit | 82 | 4.5(876) | $229.99 |
| 2 | Redington Path Fly Fishing Rod | 80 | 4.5(270) | $89.99 |
| 3 | Redington VICE Fly Fishing Outfit | 78 | 4.6(500) | $199.99 |
Products from Redington
The Redington Crosswater Fly Fishing Outfit is a premium ethical starter kit engineered for serious beginners, featuring an FSC-certified cork handle and a B Corp parent company. This 9-foot, 4-piece rod with Crosswater reel and Rio Mainstream fly line delivers exceptional build quality at $229.99.
The Redington Path Fly Fishing Rod (search) is a versatile, medium-fast action freshwater fly rod designed for beginners and experienced anglers alike. This 9ft, 4-piece rod comes with a case and is suitable for various freshwater fishing scenarios. Redington is known for its quality products and commitment to sustainability.
The Redington VICE Fly Fishing Outfit (search) is a versatile and affordable fly fishing combo designed for beginners and experienced anglers. This 9ft, 4-piece, medium-fast action rod comes with a reel, line, leader, and a carrying case. Redington is committed to sustainability and uses recycled materials in its products.
How to read Redington's ethics scores
Each Redington 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 Redington's own marketing language.
The spread matters as much as the top score. If Redington'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 Redington
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 Redington'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 Redington 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 Redington an ethical brand?+
Redington'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 Redington 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 Redington 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 Redington?+
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 Redington product you were considering.