Vesuvian area 162 (type 3) 2/2 twill
Catalogue number
Ts 165
Inventory number
162
Holding institution
Naples, National Archaeological Museum
Description
The fabric fragment is hardened and fragile, in an advanced state of carbonization. Analysis of the textile surface was significantly limited by material degradation and the extensive loss of threads.
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
5
mm
W.
4
mm
Object condition
small fragment
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 - 50 | 30 - 38 | ||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | 0.3 - 0.4 | 0.3 - 0.4 | ||
| Thread count average | ||||
| Thread count range | 8 | 9 |
FURTHER DETAILS
Fleece analysis
The fibres have an average diameter of 24 μm (min. 16–max. 42 μm). Where preserved, the scales are prominent and closely spaced. In the sample, elements with larger diameters show the disappearance of the central medulla.
Quality: B (Classification method: Rast-Eicher 2008, Coletti 2025, p. 58).
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