Our founding team has spent decades immersed in the world of PVC water lines, with almost 200 years of combined experience. That kind of time builds deep respect for the people doing this work, and an acute awareness of the danger they face every day.
Most PVC taps proceed without incident, but when something goes wrong, it can be catastrophic. Two years ago, one of our founders received a call that proved as much.
A worker was tapping a PVC pipe when it violently exploded and the force drove the saddle into the side of his face. After weeks in the ICU he survived, but his life will never be the same. He is not alone. In fact, 60% of contractors have seen or experienced a tapping-related explosion.
For years, we watched crews improvise with towels, tarps, and jackets. Yes, jackets. Yet, no engineered solution seemed to exist. We couldn’t get it out of our minds.
In 2025, we took matters into our own hands, partnered with the country’s top engineering school, and developed the only purpose-built solution: the Wraptor Tapping Safety Blanket.
Protection that allows you, your team, and their families to sleep soundly at night. Because while some heroes use capes, ours use blankets.