VIN 73-75 022 Wool 2/2 twill, z/z
Catalogue number
VIN 73-75 022
Inventory number
45
Description
A rectangular piece of very regular 2-over-2 twill in dark brown wool.
The fabric is very compact. A zone about 3 cm wide against one short-axis edge has a thickly felted nap, deliberately raised. There is none on the reverse .
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
120
mm
W.
200
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 | 9.0 | 9.5 | ||
| Thread count range | 9 - 10 |
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