Pompeii 18061 (type 11) 2/2 twill
Catalogue number
Ts 212
Inventory number
18061
Holding institution
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Description
The fibres lie parallel within the threads. The threads appear shiny and smooth.
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
3
mm
W.
2
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 | 48 - 53 | 27 - 36 | ||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | 0.4 - 0.5 | 0.4 | ||
| Thread count average | ||||
| Thread count range | 10 | 14 |
FURTHER DETAILS
Fleece analysis
The fibres have an average diameter of 26 μm (min. 17 – max. 40 μm). Where observable, the scales show prominent edges with smooth margins. Within the sample, elements with a diameter greater than 35 μm exhibit the disappearance of the central medulla.
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
2018