Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery, Buttons, Zippers & Sewing Accessories

Trademark Class 26 under the NICE Classification covers decorative trimmings, lace, ribbons, buttons, zippers, needles, hair accessories, and all types of sewing, tailoring, and garment embellishment materials.

If your business manufactures or sells embroidery items, buttons, hooks, zippers, laces, beads, artificial flowers, hair accessories, or sewing accessories, then your trademark must be registered under Class 26.

This class is essential for garment accessory brands, tailoring supply companies, fashion embellishment manufacturers, hair accessory brands, and craft material suppliers.

#🧾 Detailed List of Goods Covered Under Class 26

#A. Sewing & Tailoring Accessories

• Buttons, hooks, eyes

• Zippers, sliders

• Press studs, snap fasteners

• Bobbins, dressmaking pins

• Needles (not for machines)

#B. Embroidery & Decorative Trimmings

• Lace, ribbons, tapes

• Embroidery motifs, appliqués

• Sequins, beads

• Braids, frills, fringes

• Borders and garment embellishments

#C. Hair Accessories

• Hair bands, hair clips

• Bows, barrettes

• Hair pins, bobby pins

• Tiaras (non-jewellery)

#D. Artificial & Decorative Craft Items

• Artificial flowers

• Wreaths, garlands

• Craft embellishments

• Decorative textile ornaments

#E. Haberdashery Items

• Elastic bands

• Sewing threads (special decorative)

• Velcro fasteners

• Safety pins, marking pins

#F. Garment & Fashion Accessories

• Brooches (non-precious)

• Shoe laces

• Clothing patches

• Garment ornaments

#🚫 What’s NOT Included in Class 26

#💡 Practical Tips for Trademark Applicants

#✅ Clearly mention product type:

• “Buttons, zippers, and garment accessories,”

• “Embroidery lace and decorative trimmings,”

• “Hair accessories,”

• “Tailoring and crafting supplies,”

• “Sewing and haberdashery items.”

#✅ Use strong legal wording:

“Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers; hair ornaments.”

#Additional Class Suggestions

• If you manufacture fabrics → Add Class 24

• If you sell garments or clothes → Add Class 25

• If you run a tailoring shop → Add Class 35 or 40

• If you make sewing machines or tools → Add Class 7

#🧠 Summary

Trademark Class 26 covers all garment accessories, sewing supplies, decorative trimmings, ribbons, buttons, zippers, hair accessories, and craft embellishments.
If your business deals in garment accessories or fashion trimmings, Class 26 is essential for brand protection.

#❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Are zippers and buttons included in Class 26?
✅ Yes, all garment closures and accessories fall here.

Q2. Are embroidery lace and beads covered?
✅ Yes, decorative trimmings and embellishments belong to this class.

Q3. Are hair accessories included?
✅ Yes, clips, bands, and bows fall under Class 26.

Q4. Are artificial flowers included?
✅ Yes, artificial flowers are included.

Q5. Are sewing machines included?
❌ No, sewing machines go to Class 7.