softlines
Fabric-based retail goods
Softlines refers to retail merchandise made from textiles and fabrics—clothing, linens, towels, curtains, and similar goods.
The term distinguishes these products from hardlines, which covers durable goods like appliances, furniture, and electronics.
Retailers use the distinction for inventory management and store organization: She works in softlines at the department store.
Interlace strands into fabric
thread count · ply · denier · gauge · seams · stitching · elastic · interfacing
Body coverings worn daily
- garmentsArticles of clothing
- dressesOne-piece women's garments
- shirtsUpper body garments
- pantsTwo-legged garment
skirts · blouses · suits · outerwear · activewear · swimwear · underwear · lingerie
Plant fiber for textiles
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- rayonSemi-synthetic cellulose textile
- spandexElastic synthetic fiber
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
silk · wool · linen · denim · fleece · velvet · chiffon · jersey
Materials covering a mattress
- sheetsFlat expanses of material
- pillowcasesFabric covers for bedding
- comfortersPadded bed coverings
- duvetsFilled bed coverings
blankets · throws · towels · curtains · drapes · valances · sheers · tablecloths
weave
Interlace strands into fabric
blend · thread count · ply · denier · gauge · seams · stitching · elastic · interfacing · finishing
clothing
Body coverings worn daily
pants · skirts · blouses · suits · outerwear · activewear · swimwear · underwear · lingerie · sleepwear
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- rayonSemi-synthetic cellulose textile
- spandexElastic synthetic fiber
nylon · silk · wool · linen · denim · fleece · velvet · chiffon · jersey · twill
bedding
Materials covering a mattress
- sheetsFlat expanses of material
- pillowcasesFabric covers for bedding
- comfortersPadded bed coverings
duvets · blankets · throws · towels · curtains · drapes · valances · sheers · tablecloths · napkins
department store
Large multi-section retail establishment
- merchandiseCommercial products offered
- inventoryCatalog of held assets
- SKURetail product identifier
markdown · seasonal · clearance · fitting room · hanger · folding · display · buyer · vendor · wholesale
softlineshard goods
Long-lasting retail merchandise
hardgoods · durable goods · appliances · hardware · electronics
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