Pompeii 18070 (type 11) 2/2 twill
Catalogue number
Ts 178
Inventory number
18070
Holding institution
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Description
3 fragments. 1,6 x 0,8 cm; 1,8 x 0,7 cm; 0,9 x 1 cm
Context
Basic information
Object condition
small fragments
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 | ||||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | 0.6 - 0.8 | 0.6 - 0.8 | ||
| Thread count average | ||||
| Thread count range | 8 | 8 |
FURTHER DETAILS
Fleece analysis
The fibres show an altered surface morphology with an almost complete loss of cuticular scales. Where present, the scales display prominent edges. The fibres have an average diameter of 25 μm (min. 18–max. 31 μm).
Quality: AAA/AA (Classification method: Rast-Eicher 2008, Coletti 2025, p. 59).
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