VIN 73-75 021 Wool 2/2 twill, z/z
Catalogue number
VIN 73-75 021
Inventory number
44, 29, 32
Description
Four fragments of dark brown twill, with a hem.
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
220
mm
W.
240
mm
Preservation state
organic
Fabric structure
2/2 twill
Twill pattern
plain
| 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 | z | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | ||||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | ||||
| Thread count average | 10.0 | 10.0 | ||
| Thread count range |
FURTHER DETAILS
Other features
Dimensions of the other fragments: no.29/1 18 x 20cm, no.29/2 12 x 20cm, no.32 5 x 7cm.
Sewing
Description
The hem (lnv. no. 44,29/1): turned over twice, 1 cm wide and carries hemming stitches at 1-1.5 cm intervals. The yarn (used double in no. 44) is 2-ply, S-plied from weak Z-spun yarns. In no.29/1 the hem is 20cm long, in no. 44 15 cm long.
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