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← HistoryWhich outcome results when excessively weighting Byzantine silk with metallic salts?
A)Reduced drape and increased stiffness✓
B)Enhanced luster, improved resistance
C)Bright uniform long lasting colors
D)Increased static electricity and clinging
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Silk was historically ‘weighted’ to add perceived value; however, excessive weighting via metallic salt Absorption caused embrittlement because additives degraded the silk fibers under atmospheric moisture, therefore the drape suffers rather than improves fabric qualities.
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