Vindolanda VIN TT/85/031 Wool 2/2 twill, z/s
Catalogue number
VIN TT/85/031
Inventory number
TT/85/31
Description
2/2 diamond twill, unusually fine lightweight
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
230
mm
W.
120
mm
Preservation state
organic
Relative quality
fine
Fabric structure
2/2 twill
Twill pattern
diamond
Pattern repeat
after 10 of (1) warp, 9 of (2) weft [d1r]
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | wool | wool | ||
| Fibre identification method | naked eye | naked eye | ||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | ||||
| Twist strength | medium | medium | ||
| Twist | z | s | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | ||||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | ||||
| Thread count average | 20.0 | |||
| Thread count range | 16 - 17 |
FURTHER DETAILS
Other features
System 1 marginally, but distinctly, stronger spun than System 2.
Fairly dark brown: no trace of a nap. In outline, right-angled triangle, with raw frayed edges. Triangular hole c.15 x 20mm near acute end, probably damage.
Data recorded by
John Peter Wild
Data entered by
Bela Dimova
Date of study
1973-2020