Innovative Designs, Inc. (OTCQB: IVDN) announced that BRC Laboratory, the independent testing facility responsible for validating the R-value of its Insultex House Wrap®, has received reaccreditation from Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation Inc. The accreditation, issued on August 19, 2026, with an expiration date of November 30, 2028, confirms that BRC Laboratory operates in accordance with the international standard ISO/IEC 2017. This development is significant as it reinforces the credibility of the R-6 insulation claims for Insultex House Wrap®, a product designed for the building industry.
The reaccreditation serves as a critical endorsement for Innovative Designs, which relies on third-party testing to substantiate its product's performance. Joseph Riccelli, CEO of Innovative Designs, expressed satisfaction with the news, 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 also resonated with key partners. Cassidy Brummel, CEO of Built Link Solutions, a distributor of the product, 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. Through many conversations with IDI, we are also confident that manufacturing will meet the increased demand of the product for future sales growth.” Similarly, Randy Kimbler, Director of Business Development for Built Link Solutions, highlighted the value of the certification, saying, “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 ISO/IEC 2017 standard is recognized globally as the benchmark for testing and calibration laboratories, ensuring technical competence and reliable results. It emphasizes risk-based thinking, requiring labs to proactively address threats to impartiality and operational integrity. This latest version also aligns with modern IT developments and quality management frameworks like ISO 9001, making it relevant across diverse sectors. For Innovative Designs, the reaccreditation of BRC Laboratory underscores the reliability of the test data that supports Insultex House Wrap's R-6 rating, a key selling point in a competitive market.
The implications of this announcement extend beyond mere compliance. For Innovative Designs, having an accredited independent lab bolsters consumer confidence, which is essential for adoption in the building industry where performance claims are closely scrutinized. For Built Link Solutions, the reaccreditation provides a solid foundation for aggressive sales strategies, as they anticipate increased demand. The certification also signals to potential customers that Insultex House Wrap® meets rigorous scientific standards, potentially differentiating it from alternatives.
BRC Laboratory's certificate (L26-760) can be viewed at the Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation website: Perry Johnson Lab Accreditation. For more information about Innovative Designs and its products, visit Insultex House Wrap or i.d.i.gear.
