Innovative Designs, Inc. (OTCQB: IVDN) announced that BRC Laboratory, the independent testing facility responsible for verifying the R-value of its R-6 Insultex House Wrap®, has received reaccreditation from Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation Inc. The accreditation certificate, with an issue date of August 19, 2026, and an expiration date of November 30, 2028, confirms BRC Laboratory's compliance with the international standard ISO/IEC:2017.
This reaccreditation is significant because it validates the technical competence and reliability of BRC Laboratory's testing procedures, which in turn substantiates Innovative Designs' performance claims for its Insultex House Wrap. The product's R-6 insulation rating is a critical selling point in the building industry, where energy efficiency and thermal performance are paramount. With this independent validation, builders and consumers can have greater confidence in the product's ability to reduce energy costs and improve comfort.
Joseph Riccelli, CEO of Innovative Designs, expressed satisfaction with the reaccreditation, stating, "We are pleased that BRC Laboratory has received reaccreditation. This continues to give credibility to our claims and peace of mind to users of the product. Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc. is used around the world to accredit laboratories and gives BRC Laboratory, Inc. test results the credibility consumers want. This should help with the sales and marketing of Insultex House Wrap® to the building industry."
The announcement has been met with enthusiasm from distribution partners. Cassidy Brummel, CEO of Built Link Solutions, commented, "We are extremely pleased with the latest testing achievements that IDI has surpassed with Insultex House Wrap. With the new testing and future testing to come, our sales will multiply with unknown magnitude." Brummel also expressed confidence in IDI's manufacturing capacity to meet increased demand.
Randy Kimbler, Director of Business Development for Built Link Solutions and a distributor for Insultex House Wrap®, added, "We are grateful to be working with Innovative Designs, Inc. as they continue to serve our customers with an incredible product in Insultex House Wrap®. We are proud to stand behind this product as they continually strive to achieve the highest quality by putting it through the highest quality of ASTM certified laboratory testing."
The accreditation is based on ISO/IEC:2017, which is the primary international benchmark for testing and calibration laboratories. This standard ensures that laboratories can demonstrate technical competence and produce reliable results. The 2017 edition introduced risk-based thinking, requiring labs to proactively address threats to impartiality and operational integrity. It also aligns with frameworks like ISO 9001, facilitating cooperation and trade between institutions worldwide.
BRC Laboratory, located in North Kingston, Rhode Island, has its certificate (L26-760) available for public viewing on the Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation website at https://www.pjlabs.com/search-accredited-organizations.
Innovative Designs, Inc. manufactures the Insultex House Wrap® and Arctic Armor® line under the "i.d.i.gear" label featuring INSULTEX®. The patented INSULTEX® material is marketed as the thinnest, lightest, and warmest insulator currently available. For more information about the company and its products, visit http://www.insultexhousewrap.com and http://www.idigear.com.
This reaccreditation not only reinforces the quality of Innovative Designs' product but also supports the broader building industry's move toward energy-efficient materials. As energy costs continue to rise, the demand for effective insulation solutions is likely to grow, and credible testing is essential for market acceptance. The reaccreditation may also set a precedent for other manufacturers to seek independent validation of their claims, promoting transparency and reliability in the industry.
