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'''Breachtrees''' are a type of plant native to [[Roshar]] used to make textiles.{{book ref|twoksa1|25}}
 
==Uses==
Breachtrees produce a type of cotton, which create a scratchy but warm fabric, often used to make coats.{{book ref|twok|25}}
Breachtrees produce a type of cotton. The cotton can be spun into fabric. The fabric is versatile, and can be used to make clothing ranging from coats{{book ref|sa1|25}} to robes.{{book ref|sa4|15}} It is likely also used to make shift dresses.{{book ref|sa1|10}} The fabric, which sometimes has a scratchy feel, can be dyed.{{book ref|sa1|25}}
 
==Cultivation and Economy==
[[Kaladin]] had a breachtree coat as a young man.{{book ref|twok|25}}
Breachtrees are cultivated as a textile crop in [[Jah Keved]] and possibly in other parts of Roshar. The harvested cotton is traded as a commodity.{{book ref|sa2|45}}
 
==History==
[[Lin Davar]] traded in breachtree cotton.{{book ref|sa2|45}} In 1170 Brightlord [[Revilar]] forced Davar to trade his breachtree cotton and raw [[shum]] at an incredible discount to gain much-needed influence with Revilar.
[[Kaladin]] had a padded brown breachtree coat as a young man.{{book ref|twoksa1|25}}
 
[[LinIn Davar]] traded in breachtree cotton.{{bookrosharan refdate|sa2|451170}} In 1170, Brightlord [[Revilar]] forced [[Lin Davar]] to trade his breachtree cotton and raw [[Shum (plant)|shum]] at an incredible discount to gain much-needed influence with [[Revilar]].{{book ref|sa2|45}}
 
[[Zahel]] wore a shabby tan breachtree cotton robe tied at his waist with a rope when he fought Kaladin in [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa4|15}}
 
==Trivia==
*Breachtree was spelled "breechtree" in the first printings of ''[[Rhythm of War]]''.{{book ref|sa4|15}}
 
== Notes ==
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