[1] Rockland Bleach and Dye Works produced premier cotton and Irish woolens that were used all over the United States.

[3] In 1944, Alexander Leaderman, a decorated U.S. Army officer, purchased the company after returning home from WWII and renamed it Rockland Industries.

In 1963, Rockland patented and introduced Roc-lon Rain-No-Stain, the first brand name curtain lining ever produced.

The product featured insulation properties, oil and water-borne stain repellency, as well as a UV inhibitor for protection against fading.

In addition to its commercial usage, Rockland’s blackout is also used by the U.S. State Department in embassies and consulates around the world, as well as U.S. government and military installations and service academies.