Trademark Classes · Class 22
Trademark Class 22: Ropes, Nets, Tents, Raw Fibres
Class 22 covers ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, sacks, and raw fibrous textile materials. Here is what it includes, what it excludes, and how to word it.
What is Trademark Class 22?
Class 22 is a goods class covering ropes and string, nets, tents and awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks for transport and storage, padding and stuffing materials, and raw fibrous textile materials.
The theme is cordage, coverings, and raw textile fibres, the materials and heavy textile goods that precede finished fabrics. Finished yarns and threads for textile use are Class 23, and finished textiles are Class 24. This page is part of our full guide to all 45 trademark classes, and to how protection works across jurisdictions in our overview of trademark law and protection.
Is Class 22 actually your class?
Work out whether your product or service genuinely sits in Class 22 before you file, because a wrong class protects the wrong thing.
Class 22 is likely your class if you make ropes, nets, tents, or raw fibres
Makers of ropes, cords, and string, nets and tarpaulins, tents and awnings, sacks and bags for transport, and suppliers of raw textile fibres and stuffing materials. If your product is cordage, a heavy textile covering, or a raw fibre, Class 22 is very likely your class. Our trademark class search helps you check which classes fit before you file.
What Class 22 does NOT cover.
The most common Class 22 mistakes come from classifying by the wrong feature. These closely related items sit elsewhere:
Yarns and threads are Class 23
Processed yarns and threads for textile use are Class 23. Class 22 is raw fibres and cordage.
Finished textiles are Class 24
Finished fabrics and textile goods are Class 24, not Class 22.
Examples of properly-worded Class 22 goods and services.
The Registry expects specific, standardised descriptions, not vague terms. Here are examples of clear, acceptable Class 22 wording:
| Instead of (vague) | Use (standardised) |
|---|---|
| “Rope” | “Ropes” · “String” · “Cords” |
| “Net” | “Nets” · “Fishing nets” |
| “Tent” | “Tents” · “Awnings” · “Tarpaulins” |
Each entry is specific and standardised. These are illustrative examples of acceptable phrasing, not legal advice for your filing; your exact wording should be drawn from the current NICE Classification and tailored to what your business actually does. Wording is a common cause of objections whether you file in India, the United States, Argentina, or elsewhere. For filing across several countries at once, see our global registration guide.
Frequently asked questions
What does trademark Class 22 cover?
Class 22 covers ropes and string, nets, tents and awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks for transport and storage, padding and stuffing materials, and raw fibrous textile materials. The theme is cordage, coverings, and raw textile fibres. Processed yarns and threads are Class 23, and finished textiles are Class 24.
Who should register a trademark in Class 22?
Makers of ropes, cords, and string, nets and tarpaulins, tents and awnings, sacks and transport bags, and suppliers of raw textile fibres and stuffing materials. If your product is cordage, a heavy textile covering, or a raw fibre, Class 22 is likely your class.
What is the difference between Class 22, 23 and 24?
These three classes follow the textile production chain. Class 22 covers raw fibres and cordage such as ropes and nets. Class 23 covers processed yarns and threads for textile use. Class 24 covers finished textiles and fabrics. The distinction is the stage of processing, from raw fibre to yarn to finished fabric.
Are tents in Class 22?
Yes. Tents, awnings, tarpaulins, and sails are classified in Class 22, alongside ropes, nets, and sacks, because the class groups heavy textile coverings and cordage together. Finished garments and household textiles, by contrast, fall in Class 25 and Class 24 respectively.
How should I word my Class 22 goods?
Use specific, standardised terms such as ropes, nets, tents, or raw fibrous textile materials, rather than vague descriptions. Draw wording from the current NICE Classification and tailor it to your products to reduce objection risk.
File Class 22 in the right country, worded right.
Whether you are protecting your brand in one market or several, we identify the classes you need and handle registration worldwide, worded to avoid an avoidable objection.
