Knauf Insulation Inc.
10/06/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/06/2025 09:41
Knauf Expands Certification: Performance+® Fiberglass Insulation Portfolio Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified and Verified Healthier Air
Knauf Expands Certification: Performance+® Fiberglass Insulation Portfolio Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified and Verified Healthier Air
10/06/2025
Formaldehyde-free portfolio of Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified and Verified Healthier Air™ fiberglass insulation sets a new industry standard
Shelbyville, IN -- Knauf Insulation, Inc. (Knauf), a leading, family-owned global manufacturer of fiberglass insulation, announced today the completion of its Performance+® portfolio roll out. With the addition of basement wall insulation, metal building insulation, acoustical boards, elevated temperature insulation, and other specialty fiberglass products, Knauf's full portfolio of fiberglass insulation product made with ECOSE® is now Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified and Verified Healthier Air™.
"At Knauf, we believe healthier indoor air should be available to everyone," says Heather Cykoski, Chief Commercial Officer for Knauf. "Earning the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification across our full Performance+® portfolio underscores our commitment to energy-efficient, science-backed products that support healthier indoor environments."
The Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program, developed by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) in partnership with Allergy Standards Limited (ASL), certifies products proven to reduce allergen exposure and minimize pollutants in the indoor environment. To earn this certification, Knauf's Performance+ portfolio underwent rigorous testing to confirm:
- No formaldehyde-based binders.
- Extremely low dust levels after installation.
- Very low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions after 24 hours and 14 days.
- No allergenic or sensitizing chemicals, or concentrations below levels of concern for sensitive individuals.
"By certifying their entire Performance+® insulation portfolio, Knauf is setting a new standard for healthier buildings," said Dr. John McKeon, CEO of Allergy Standards Limited. "As insulation plays a critical role in managing air quality, moisture, and comfort, this achievement reflects Knauf's long-term commitment to science-based solutions that help reduce exposure to asthma and allergy triggers such as mold, VOCs, and airborne particles."
The Performance+ portfolio now includes:
- Residential insulation: EcoBatt®, EcoRoll®, Jet Stream® and EcoFill® blowing wool, and basement wall insulation.
- HVAC insulation: A full line of duct board, duct liner, and duct wrap solutions.
- Pipe & Tank insulation: Earthwool® 1000˚ Pipe, Earthwool® Pipe & Tank, KwikFlex® Pipe & Tank with ECOSE®.
- Commercial & OEM: Insulation boards, elevated temperature insulation, and metal building insulation.
For more information about Knauf Performance+ and the Certified portfolio, please visit: https://www.knaufnorthamerica.com/en-us/performance-plus.
About the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program
The Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program is a unique, groundbreaking collaboration between the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL). The program tests and certifies products against strict standards to prove their suitability for people with asthma and allergies. Products passing these tests earn the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Mark. The Certification Program works with retailers and manufacturers to offer consumers products for a healthier home. Certified products include air cleaners, air filters, paints, bedding, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, cleaning products and more. Visit Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification Program for more information.
ABOUT KNAUF NORTH AMERICA
Knauf North America is part of Knauf Group, a family-owned global manufacturer of building materials based in Iphofen, Germany. As a multi-billion-dollar company, Knauf leverages the expertise of more than 40,000 employees across 300 production facilities in 90 countries. In North America, Knauf is a leading manufacturer of thermal and acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, and metal building applications. Knauf's mission is to challenge conventional thinking and create innovative solutions that shape the way we live and build in the future, with care for the people who make them, the people who use them and the world we all depend on. For more information, visit https://www.knaufnorthamerica.com.
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