Vindolanda VIN TT/85/053 Wool 2/2 twill, z/s, z
Catalogue number
VIN TT/85/053
Inventory number
TT/85/53
Description
2/2 diamond twill, solid fabric, with 2S/2Z weft sequence
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
160
mm
W.
170
mm
Preservation state
organic
Fabric structure
2/2 twill
Twill pattern
diamond
Pattern repeat
after 8 of (1) warp, 7 of (2) weft [d2r/d2l]
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | wool | wool | ||
| Fibre identification method | naked eye | naked eye | ||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | ||||
| Twist strength | strong | strong | ||
| Twist | z | s, z | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | ||||
| Diameter average | 0.8 | 0.8 | ||
| Diameter range | 0.7 - 0.8 | 0.7 - 0.8 | ||
| Thread count average | ||||
| Thread count range | 12 - 13 | 10 - 11 |
FURTHER DETAILS
Pattern
Spin pattern in system 2. Sequence: 2S|2Z|2S|2Z etc
Other features
Square fragment, worn in centre, thicker fabric around perimeter with traces of nap on at least 1 side; glossy dark brown.
Fairly dense, fairly heavy-weight fabric; primary/secondary uses not clear, but heavy duty.
Yarn with high twist, crêpe effect.
Data recorded by
John Peter Wild
Data entered by
Bela Dimova
Date of study
1973-2020