Site Vesuvian area Context Vesuvian area Site phase

Dimensions L. 14 mm W. 25 mm Object condition Laid in multiple superimposed layers Preservation state carbonised Object type Textile Fabric structure 2/2 twill

Edges Needlework edging: the edging resembles a narrow tape in tabby weave on the obverse face of the fragment, with closely spaced, large plain overcast stitches perpendicular to the edge on the reverse face; 11 continuous 'warp' elements are running parallel to the edge, 4 threads running along reverse side of edge, 3 thread along the cross section and 4 threads along the obverse side of edge; These elements are intersected orthogonally by more widely spaced threads, following a 1:1 tabby weave ratio, which are clearly visible on the reverse of the textile. Other features Weaving errors observed Fleece analysis The fibres, with an average diameter of 22 μm (min. 15 – max. 38 μm), exhibit imbricated scales with smooth edges, whereas the smaller-diameter elements show coronal scales. In the sample, elements with diameters greater than 30 μm show the disappearance of the central medulla. (AAA+, 98% < 25 µm. Classification method: Rast-Eicher 2008, Coletti 2025, p. 59)

Structural ✓ Sewing yarn fibre wool Sewing yarn structure plied Sewing yarn twist direction S2z Sewing yarn min diameter 0.3 - 0.4