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Trademark Class 23: Yarns, Threads for Textile Use
Class 23 covers yarns and threads for textile use. Here is what it includes, what it excludes, and how to word it.
What is Trademark Class 23?
Class 23 is a narrow goods class covering yarns and threads for textile use. It sits between raw fibres (Class 22) and finished textiles (Class 24) in the textile production chain, covering the processed yarn and thread stage.
The theme is simply textile yarns and threads. It is one of the smallest and most clearly bounded classes. 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 23 actually your class?
Work out whether your product or service genuinely sits in Class 23 before you file, because a wrong class protects the wrong thing.
Class 23 is likely your class if you make textile yarns or threads
Spinners and makers of textile yarns and threads, whether natural, synthetic, or blended, for weaving, knitting, or sewing. If your product is a yarn or thread for textile use, Class 23 is very likely your class. Our trademark class search helps you check which classes fit before you file.
What Class 23 does NOT cover.
The most common Class 23 mistakes come from classifying by the wrong feature. These closely related items sit elsewhere:
Raw fibres are Class 22
Unprocessed fibrous materials are Class 22. Class 23 is the processed yarn or thread.
Finished fabric is Class 24
Woven or knitted fabric is Class 24, not Class 23.
Examples of properly-worded Class 23 goods and services.
The Registry expects specific, standardised descriptions, not vague terms. Here are examples of clear, acceptable Class 23 wording:
| Instead of (vague) | Use (standardised) |
|---|---|
| “Yarn” | “Yarns for textile use” · “Threads for textile use” |
| “Thread” | “Sewing thread” · “Threads for textile use” |
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 23 cover?
Class 23 covers yarns and threads for textile use. It is a narrow class covering the processed yarn and thread stage of textile production, sitting between raw fibres in Class 22 and finished fabrics in Class 24. The class is defined simply by the product being a textile yarn or thread.
Who should register a trademark in Class 23?
Spinners and makers of textile yarns and threads, whether natural, synthetic, or blended, for weaving, knitting, or sewing. If your product is a yarn or thread for textile use, Class 23 is likely your class.
What is the difference between Class 23 and Class 24?
Class 23 covers yarns and threads, the processed strands used to make fabric. Class 24 covers the finished textiles and fabrics made from those yarns. The dividing line is the stage of production: yarn and thread are Class 23, while woven or knitted fabric is Class 24.
Is sewing thread in Class 23?
Sewing thread for textile use is classified in Class 23, along with other yarns and threads. The class is specifically for the thread and yarn stage of textile production, so threads intended for textile manufacture or sewing fall here.
How should I word my Class 23 goods?
Use specific, standardised terms such as yarns for textile use or threads for textile use, rather than the bare word yarn or thread. Draw wording from the current NICE Classification and tailor it to your products to reduce objection risk.
File Class 23 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.
