In the Byzantine silk industry, which consequence arises from deliberately adding metallic threads during the weaving process?

💡 Explanation

Metallic threads increased fabric weight via increased material density from metal inclusion, which results in a stiffer product, because load is transferred differently. Therefore, increased fabric weight and stiffness is correct, rather than colorfastness increase from dye interaction directly.

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