Nice Classification - Goods
Yarns and threads
Trademark Class 23: Yarns and threads for textile use
Trademark Class 23 covers yarns and threads intended for textile use.
What it covers
Goods and services in Class 23
Use this section to decide whether the class describes what customers actually buy from you. A strong class choice should match real commercial activity, not just a broad industry label.
Yarns for textile use
Threads for textile use
Natural, synthetic, and blended yarns
Specialty threads for sewing or manufacturing
Examples of Class 23 goods or services
- Hand-dyed yarn brand
- Embroidery thread line
- Industrial sewing thread
Businesses that often consider this class
- Yarn dyers
- Textile suppliers
- Craft and sewing product brands
Related classes
Classes commonly paired with Class 23
Adjacent classes are not automatic. They are useful checkpoints when your business mixes products, services, software, retail, education, or hospitality.
Common caution
Before choosing Class 23
Finished fabrics are Class 24, and finished clothing is Class 25.
How to decide if Class 23 belongs in your filing
Start by writing down the exact products and services offered under the mark. Then compare that list with the class coverage above. If a product and a service both matter to the business model, you may need more than one class.
Practical checklist
- List what customers buy today.
- List near-term goods or services planned for launch.
- Separate products from services.
- Check related classes for retail, SaaS, education, or hospitality activity.
- Use precise wording instead of a vague industry label.
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