# The 1988 sample came from a medieval repair woven into an older cloth.

> Disputed: The 1988 sample came from a medieval repair woven into an older cloth.

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# The 1988 sample came from a medieval repair woven into an older cloth.

The 1988 sample came from a medieval repair woven into an older cloth.

**Disputed** Answers **1** questionPublished0

## Where it stands

**Disputed** One piece of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

## What it predicts

- The sampled corner contains cotton, dye or a different weave from the main cloth.

## What would rule it out

- Textile analysis of the dated threads showing they are identical to the main cloth.

## Evidence 1 for · 1 against

[Threads said to be from the corner contained cotton and a dye.](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/shroud-of-turin/evidence/EVD0CWY2KQ83V8W/threads-said-to-be-from-the-corner-contained-cotton-and-a)

Suggestive

FOR

[Dated Arizona fragments show no dye, coating or cotton.](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/shroud-of-turin/evidence/EVD0CWY2KZ25RD6/dated-arizona-fragments-show-no-dye-coating-or-cotton)

Supported

AGAINST

## The questions it answers

[When was the linen of the Shroud made?](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/shroud-of-turin/questions/QST0CWY2H1A0BGE/when-was-the-linen-of-the-shroud-made)

AnsweredNo answer ahead

## Cite it

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Mysteries Department. (2026). The 1988 sample came from a medieval repair woven into an older cloth. [Answer ANS0CWY2KFE5S4W]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CWY2KFE5S4W
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