Which outcome arises in Byzantine military textile production when alum is unavailable?

💡 Explanation

Textile dyes rely on WATER_SOULUBLE_SALTS for increased retention and colour integrity during multiple washes; decreased alum causes poor fixation because it acts during mordanting, therefore colors bleed drastically, rather than firmly adhering to intended silk, wool or cotton fibers in intricate design.

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