VIN 73-75 031 Wool 2/2 twill, z/s
Catalogue number
VIN 73-75 031
Inventory number
7
Description
Medium fine dark brown diamond twill of good quality, but with several tears.
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
230
mm
W.
70
mm
Preservation state
organic
Fabric structure
2/2 twill
Twill pattern
diamond
Pattern repeat
Reverse , with full displacement, after 7 threads of System (2), 10 threads 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 | 12.5 | 11.0 | ||
| Thread count range | 10 - 12 |
FURTHER DETAILS
Other features
Fault: A double instead of a single thread of System (2) appears just once before a reversal in the weave-direction.
Part of an edge parallel to System (I) is worn, as if it
were once corded.
Fleece analysis
MLR a, fine/generalised medium; b, generalised medium.
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