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, with an issue date of August 19, 2026, and expiration on November 30, 2028, confirms that BRC Laboratory complies with the international standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017. This development strengthens the credibility of Innovative Designs' thermal performance claims, a key factor in the building industry's acceptance of the product.
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is the foremost global benchmark for testing and calibration laboratories, ensuring they 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 aligned more closely with ISO 9001, making it applicable across diverse organizations. BRC Laboratory's accreditation under this standard reassures stakeholders that the test results for Insultex House Wrap are accurate and trustworthy.
Joseph Riccelli, CEO of Innovative Designs, expressed satisfaction with the reaccreditation, noting that it "continues to give credibility to our claims and peace of mind to users of the product." He emphasized that Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation is recognized globally, which should aid in sales and marketing efforts. This sentiment was echoed by partners: Cassidy Brummel, CEO of Built Link Solutions, stated that the latest testing achievements will lead to "sales multiply with unknown magnitude," while Randy Kimbler, Director of Business Development, highlighted the product's exceptional quality and the confidence it instills.
The reaccreditation comes at a time when Innovative Designs is pushing for greater market penetration with Insultex House Wrap, a patented, ultra-thin insulation material that claims to provide R-6 performance. Independent verification is crucial for building code approvals and architect specifications. With BRC Laboratory's renewed accreditation, the company can now present verified data to builders and contractors, potentially accelerating adoption. The announcement also underscores a trend in the building materials industry where third-party validation is becoming increasingly vital for product differentiation.
Partners like Built Link Solutions are optimistic about future growth. "With the new testing and future testing to come, our sales will multiply with unknown magnitude," said Brummel, adding that manufacturing is expected to meet increased demand. This positive outlook suggests that the reaccreditation not only validates past claims but also sets the stage for expanded commercialization. As the construction sector moves toward higher energy efficiency standards, credible R-value data from accredited labs could become a competitive advantage for Innovative Designs.
The certificate (L26-760) is publicly accessible at the Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation website (https://www.pjlabs.com/search-accredited-organizations). For more information about Innovative Designs and its products, visit http://www.insultexhousewrap.com and http://www.idigear.com.
