What is "soft goods"

Usage examples of "soft goods".

Every wagon was checkedsome of them stripped down to the bare bedsevery load of soft goods was spiked with spears, every barrel was tapped to confirm fullness and every unknown applicant at the gate was subjected to vigorous examination.

She was slightly surprised when he returned with a chest and several canvas sacks of soft goods.

Patrons brought their own jars to carry oils, pickles, and other soft goods.

While this island town had more in the way of merchandise establishments that catered to fishermen and planters, she had marked the soft goods store in her search for the credit outlet.

Then there are the Indians with their usual flashy trade in soft goods and the like.

First floor, soft goods and everything in draperies and bed linen.