Pompeii 18067 (type 2) 2/2 twill
Catalogue number
Ts 176
Inventory number
18067
Holding institution
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Description
6 fragments. Max. dimension 4,3 x 2,1 cm; Min. dimension 0,5 x 1 cm.
The threads are smooth, and the fibres lie parallel within the threads.
Context
Basic information
Object condition
fragmentary
Preservation state
carbonised
Object type
Textile
Fabric structure
2/2 twill
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | wool | wool | ||
| Fibre identification method | SEM | SEM | ||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | single | single | ||
| Twist strength | ||||
| Twist | z | z | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | 40 - 54 | 39 - 43 | ||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | 0.6 | 0.6 - 0.7 | ||
| Thread count average | ||||
| Thread count range | 10 | 9 |
FURTHER DETAILS
Edges
One fragment preserves part of a fabric Repp edge, composed of pairs of threads completely covered by the single threads of the opposite system (2:1 ratio, 8 × 43 threads per cm). The single threads are of smaller diameter (0.25–0.33 mm). Due to the fragmentary condition of the fabric, it is impossible to determine whether this is a selvedge or the starting border.
Fleece analysis
The fibres have altered surface morphology, and some also exhibit transverse breakage along the fibre axis.
The scales are closely spaced with smooth margins. The fibres have an average diameter of 23 μm (min. 17–max. 48 μm). In the sample, elements with a diameter greater than 33 μm show the disappearance of the medulla.
Quality: B (Classification method: Rast-Eicher 2008, Coletti 2025, p. 59).
References
Coletti, Francesca. I tessuti di Pompei e d’Area Vesuviana. A3TEX Series, I. Roma: Edizioni Quasar, 2025.
Data recorded by
Francesca Coletti
Data entered by
Francesca Coletti
Date of study
2017