VIN 73-75 043 Wool 2/2 twill, z/s
Catalogue number
VIN 73-75 043
Inventory number
38, 46
Description
A very fine dark brown diamond twill with hem
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
195
mm
W.
120
mm
Preservation state
organic
Fabric structure
2/2 twill
Twill pattern
diamond
Pattern repeat
Reverse with full displacement after 9 threads of System (2), 10 of System (1).
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | wool | wool | ||
| Fibre identification method | ||||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | single | single | ||
| Twist strength | strong | strong | ||
| Twist | z | s | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | ||||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | ||||
| Thread count average | 20.0 | 20.0 | ||
| Thread count range |
Sewing
Description
Hem: The raw edge is turned back three times and sewn down with zig-zag running stitch. The thread is brown 2-ply , S- plied from weak Z-spun wool. The hem is c. 8mm wide and neatly made.
Types of stitch
hemming stitch
Sewing yarn fibre
wool
Sewing yarn structure
plied
Sewing yarn twist direction
S2z
References
Wild, John Peter. “The Textiles from Vindolanda 1973-1975.” In Vindolanda III. Bardon Mill: The Vindolanda Trust, 1977.
Data recorded by
John Peter Wild
Data entered by
Bela Dimova
Date of study
1973-2020