{"id":25822,"date":"2022-03-31T10:16:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T14:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/?p=25822"},"modified":"2024-07-03T14:41:16","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T18:41:16","slug":"caroline-cockerham-09-13-finds-magic-in-material-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/03\/caroline-cockerham-09-13-finds-magic-in-material-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Caroline Cockerham &#8217;09, &#8217;13 Finds Magic in Material Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p>By Sarah Stone <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NC&#160;State was a natural fit for Caroline Cockerham; both are defined by their Think and Do mentality. The opportunity to create something tangible during her undergraduate experience is what initially drew Cockerham to the then-College of Textiles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI specifically remember touring the College of Textiles, and I was so impressed by all the machinery,\u201d Cockerham says. \u201cIt really struck me as a place where I was actually going to be able to make stuff.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She went on to graduate with a <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/tatm\/fashion-and-textile-management\/\">Bachelor of Science in Fashion and Textile Management<\/a> in 2009 and a <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/academics\/graduate\/textiles\/\">Master of Science in Textiles<\/a> in 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the near decade since, jobs at Patagonia, Lucy, Casper and more have informed Cockerham\u2019s thoughts about how to improve sustainability in the textile industry. Now, she\u2019s ready to turn those thoughts into actions through entrepreneurship. CICIL, a sustainable-centric fine rug business, is the result of her partnership with friend, former colleague and fellow college alumna <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/03\/textile-technology-takes-laura-tripp-14-to-kate-spade-patagonia-gap-%ef%bf%bc\/\">Laura Tripp<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ncst-highlight with-image\"><h2 class=\"highlight__label\">Related<\/h2><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/03\/commitment-to-sustainability-passion-for-the-process-inspire-alumni-founded-business\/\" class=\"highlight__link\" data-ua-cat=\"Highlight Block\" data-ua-action=\"Story Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/03\/commitment-to-sustainability-passion-for-the-process-inspire-alumni-founded-business\/\"><div class=\"highlight__image-container\"><div class=\"highlight__image-background\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" class=\"highlight__image wp-image-25895\" alt=\"Caroline Cockerham left and Laura Tripp right standing in a home\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101044\/2nd-draft.00_02_48_19.Still072-edit-feature-small.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101044\/2nd-draft.00_02_48_19.Still072-edit-feature-small.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101044\/2nd-draft.00_02_48_19.Still072-edit-feature-small-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101044\/2nd-draft.00_02_48_19.Still072-edit-feature-small-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101044\/2nd-draft.00_02_48_19.Still072-edit-feature-small-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"highlight__text-container\"><h3 class=\"highlight__heading\">Commitment to Sustainability, Passion for the Process Inspire Alumni-Founded Business<\/h3><p class=\"highlight__teaser\">Caroline Cockerham and Laura Tripp founded CICIL to show that sustainable, ethical manufacturing yields stunning products and successful business. <\/p><p class=\"highlight__cta\"><span>Learn how their textiles education played a <\/span><span class=\"nowrap\"><span>role&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"> <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What was the most impactful part of your undergraduate education?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I loved developing my <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2021\/12\/threads-senior-collection-provides-opportunity-room-for-expression\/\">Threads Senior Collection<\/a>. It&#8217;s fun to just be given the reins to make things, and I love that we were able to use all the different technologies. All of the patterns that I made were cut on the automated cutter and developed in AutoCAD.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then of course to have the College of Textiles on my resume, I found that most of the places that I worked, from Lucy to Patagonia, they almost exclusively hire NC&#160;State graduates for their material development roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What motivated you to pursue a master\u2019s?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The opportunity came up to work with a group of close friends around this topic of sustainability. We were approaching it as a group, and not many people really knew what sustainability was at the time. It just felt like a cool opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We created a website to define sustainability and determine the different metrics that comprise sustainability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That specialization in sustainability really set me apart in the industry and helped me get some jobs and, at a time when sustainability was in its infancy, helped separate me from other candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">During your master\u2019s you interned at a textile mill. Why was that so valuable to your career?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It really was compelling for brands to see that I had real experience in actual textile mills and to this day, that&#8217;s still some of the best experience that I got.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brands might have a concept or an idea, but I realized that a lot of the magic actually happens in the mill. I think that&#8217;s where a lot of the experts are in the industry. They know their craft and machines and how to make these ideas come to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps if you&#8217;re going into the apparel or textile industry to develop some empathy for the people and processes and really understand how work gets done.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101042\/210913_cicil_1163_edited-2-300x295.jpg\" alt=\"Laura Tripp and Caroline Cockerham stand behind a CICIL rug in a textile mill\" class=\"wp-image-25908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101042\/210913_cicil_1163_edited-2-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101042\/210913_cicil_1163_edited-2-1024x1008.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101042\/210913_cicil_1163_edited-2-768x756.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101042\/210913_cicil_1163_edited-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Caroline Cockerham and business partner Laura Tripp stand behind a CICIL rug in the North Carolina textile mill where it was made. Photo courtesy: Ethan Messina.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You have an obvious passion for material development. Where does that come from, and what do you think is important to being successful in that field?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdoor and activewear brands like Patagonia tend to have core silhouettes that don\u2019t change often. They&#8217;re dependent on textiles for newness, and so a lot of the creativity takes place in materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ncst-pullquote has-gray-800-text-color\"><div class=\"pullquote-container\"><p class=\"pullquote-content\">A lot of the magic actually happens in the mill. I think that&#8217;s where a lot of the experts are in the industry. <br>-Caroline Cockerham<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The combination of having a creative mind and combining it with the material science expertise is really helpful when you&#8217;re working for brands because you have to interface with designers. They are your main collaborators, and you have to be able to foster their vision in a way. You have to be able to bring the designer\u2019s concept to fruition in a way that they\u2019ll like for its innovation and creativity, but then you also have to be able to back it up with the science side so that the material actually functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019ve gained experience in both design and material development at all sorts of apparel and home goods brands. What has this breadth of experience meant for you?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>They&#8217;ve contributed to my overall growth and helped me get to the point where I am a little bit of a jack of all trades.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yeah, I\u2019m lucky to have had a lot of good work experiences, but, you know, good, bad, ugly, they&#8217;re not all perfect. You learn from them and go forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ncst-highlight with-image\"><h2 class=\"highlight__label\">Related<\/h2><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/03\/textile-technology-takes-laura-tripp-14-to-kate-spade-patagonia-gap-%ef%bf%bc\/\" class=\"highlight__link\" data-ua-cat=\"Highlight Block\" data-ua-action=\"Story Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/03\/textile-technology-takes-laura-tripp-14-to-kate-spade-patagonia-gap-%ef%bf%bc\/\"><div class=\"highlight__image-container\"><div class=\"highlight__image-background\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" class=\"highlight__image wp-image-25938\" alt=\"Headshot of Laura Tripp\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101039\/image3-edit-feature-small.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101039\/image3-edit-feature-small.png 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101039\/image3-edit-feature-small-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101039\/image3-edit-feature-small-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101039\/image3-edit-feature-small-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"highlight__text-container\"><h3 class=\"highlight__heading\">Textile Technology Takes Laura Tripp \u201914 to Kate Spade, Patagonia, Gap<\/h3><p class=\"highlight__teaser\">Success in design, product development and business prepared this alumna for her next job title: entrepreneur.\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"highlight__cta\">Meet CICIL&#8217;s <span class=\"nowrap\">co-founder\u00a0<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"> <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/aside>\n","protected":false,"raw":"<!-- wp:ncst\/dynamic-header {\"block\":\"ncst\/default-post-header\"} -->\n<!-- wp:ncst\/default-post-header {\"caption\":\"\",\"displayCategoryID\":2131} \/-->\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/dynamic-header -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By Sarah Stone <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>NC State was a natural fit for Caroline Cockerham; both are defined by their Think and Do mentality. The opportunity to create something tangible during her undergraduate experience is what initially drew Cockerham to the then-College of Textiles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cI specifically remember touring the College of Textiles, and I was so impressed by all the machinery,\u201d Cockerham says. \u201cIt really struck me as a place where I was actually going to be able to make stuff.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She went on to graduate with a <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/tatm\/fashion-and-textile-management\/\">Bachelor of Science in Fashion and Textile Management<\/a> in 2009 and a <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/academics\/graduate\/textiles\/\">Master of Science in Textiles<\/a> in 2013.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the near decade since, jobs at Patagonia, Lucy, Casper and more have informed Cockerham\u2019s thoughts about how to improve sustainability in the textile industry. Now, she\u2019s ready to turn those thoughts into actions through entrepreneurship. CICIL, a sustainable-centric fine rug business, is the result of her partnership with friend, former colleague and fellow college alumna <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/03\/textile-technology-takes-laura-tripp-14-to-kate-spade-patagonia-gap-%ef%bf%bc\/\">Laura Tripp<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:ncst\/highlight {\"teaser\":\"Caroline Cockerham and Laura Tripp founded CICIL to show that sustainable, ethical manufacturing yields stunning products and successful business. \",\"callToAction\":\"Learn how their textiles education played a role\",\"imageID\":25895} -->\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ncst-highlight with-image\"><h2 class=\"highlight__label\">Related<\/h2><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/03\/commitment-to-sustainability-passion-for-the-process-inspire-alumni-founded-business\/\" class=\"highlight__link\" data-ua-cat=\"Highlight Block\" data-ua-action=\"Story Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/03\/commitment-to-sustainability-passion-for-the-process-inspire-alumni-founded-business\/\"><div class=\"highlight__image-container\"><div class=\"highlight__image-background\"><img class=\"highlight__image wp-image-25895\" alt=\"Caroline Cockerham left and Laura Tripp right standing in a home\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101044\/2nd-draft.00_02_48_19.Still072-edit-feature-small.jpg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"highlight__text-container\"><h3 class=\"highlight__heading\">Commitment to Sustainability, Passion for the Process Inspire Alumni-Founded Business<\/h3><p class=\"highlight__teaser\">Caroline Cockerham and Laura Tripp founded CICIL to show that sustainable, ethical manufacturing yields stunning products and successful business. <\/p><p class=\"highlight__cta\"><span>Learn how their textiles education played a <\/span><span class=\"nowrap\"><span>role&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"> <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/aside>\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/highlight -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>What was the most impactful part of your undergraduate education?<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I loved developing my <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2021\/12\/threads-senior-collection-provides-opportunity-room-for-expression\/\">Threads Senior Collection<\/a>. It's fun to just be given the reins to make things, and I love that we were able to use all the different technologies. All of the patterns that I made were cut on the automated cutter and developed in AutoCAD.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then of course to have the College of Textiles on my resume, I found that most of the places that I worked, from Lucy to Patagonia, they almost exclusively hire NC State graduates for their material development roles.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>What motivated you to pursue a master\u2019s?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The opportunity came up to work with a group of close friends around this topic of sustainability. We were approaching it as a group, and not many people really knew what sustainability was at the time. It just felt like a cool opportunity.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We created a website to define sustainability and determine the different metrics that comprise sustainability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That specialization in sustainability really set me apart in the industry and helped me get some jobs and, at a time when sustainability was in its infancy, helped separate me from other candidates.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>During your master\u2019s you interned at a textile mill. Why was that so valuable to your career?<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It really was compelling for brands to see that I had real experience in actual textile mills and to this day, that's still some of the best experience that I got.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brands might have a concept or an idea, but I realized that a lot of the magic actually happens in the mill. I think that's where a lot of the experts are in the industry. They know their craft and machines and how to make these ideas come to life.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It helps if you're going into the apparel or textile industry to develop some empathy for the people and processes and really understand how work gets done.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":25908,\"sizeSlug\":\"medium\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"className\":\"is-style-default\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium is-style-default\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101042\/210913_cicil_1163_edited-2-300x295.jpg\" alt=\"Laura Tripp and Caroline Cockerham stand behind a CICIL rug in a textile mill\" class=\"wp-image-25908\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Caroline Cockerham and business partner Laura Tripp stand behind a CICIL rug in the North Carolina textile mill where it was made. Photo courtesy: Ethan Messina.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>You have an obvious passion for material development. Where does that come from, and what do you think is important to being successful in that field?<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Outdoor and activewear brands like Patagonia tend to have core silhouettes that don\u2019t change often. They're dependent on textiles for newness, and so a lot of the creativity takes place in materials.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:ncst\/pullquote {\"value\":\"\\u0022A lot of the magic actually happens in the mill. I think that's where a lot of the experts are in the industry. \\u003cbr\\u003e-Caroline Cockerham\",\"textColor\":\"gray_800\"} -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ncst-pullquote has-gray-800-text-color\"><div class=\"pullquote-container\"><p class=\"pullquote-content\">A lot of the magic actually happens in the mill. I think that's where a lot of the experts are in the industry. <br>-Caroline Cockerham<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/pullquote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The combination of having a creative mind and combining it with the material science expertise is really helpful when you're working for brands because you have to interface with designers. They are your main collaborators, and you have to be able to foster their vision in a way. You have to be able to bring the designer\u2019s concept to fruition in a way that they\u2019ll like for its innovation and creativity, but then you also have to be able to back it up with the science side so that the material actually functions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>You\u2019ve gained experience in both design and material development at all sorts of apparel and home goods brands. What has this breadth of experience meant for you?<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They've contributed to my overall growth and helped me get to the point where I am a little bit of a jack of all trades.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yeah, I\u2019m lucky to have had a lot of good work experiences, but, you know, good, bad, ugly, they're not all perfect. 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