Yarns, Threads & Sewing Materials

Trademark Class 23 under the NICE Classification covers yarns and threads used for textile creation, knitting, embroidery, sewing, weaving, and industrial applications.

If your business manufactures or sells cotton yarn, polyester yarn, silk threads, embroidery yarns, sewing threads, or industrial yarn, then your trademark must be registered under Class 23.

This class is essential for textile mills, garment manufacturers, embroidery brands, knitting companies, thread suppliers, and sewing material brands.

#🧾 Detailed List of Goods Covered Under Class 23

#A. Natural Fiber Yarns

• Cotton yarn

• Wool yarn

• Silk yarn

• Linen and jute yarn

#B. Synthetic & Semi-Synthetic Yarns

• Polyester yarn

• Nylon yarn

• Acrylic yarn

• Rayon, viscose yarn

#C. Sewing & Stitching Threads

• Thread for sewing machines

• Hand-sewing threads

• Quilting threads

• Overlocking threads

#D. Embroidery & Knitting Yarns

• Embroidery threads

• Knitting and crocheting yarns

• Metallic threads

• Multi-color threads

#E. Industrial Yarns

• High-strength nylon yarn

• Technical textile yarns

• Yarn for industrial stitching

• Reinforcement fibers

#F. Specialty Threads

• Elastic threads

• Transparent threads

• Waxed threads

• Decorative threads

#🚫 What’s NOT Included in Class 23

#💡 Practical Tips for Trademark Applicants

#✅ Clearly mention product type:

• “Cotton and synthetic yarns,”

• “Sewing and embroidery threads,”

• “Knitting yarns,”

• “Industrial-grade yarns,”

• “Specialty decorative threads.”

#✅ Use strong legal wording:

“Yarns and threads for textile use.”

#Additional Class Suggestions

• If you make fabrics from yarn → Add Class 24

• If you manufacture garments → Add Class 25

• If you run a thread/yarn retail shop → Add Class 35

• If you do embroidery work → Add Class 40

#🧠 Summary

Trademark Class 23 covers all types of yarns and threads used for sewing, knitting, weaving, embroidery, and industrial textile manufacturing.
If your business deals in yarns or sewing threads, Class 23 is essential for trademark protection.

#❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Are cotton and polyester yarns included in Class 23?
✅ Yes, both natural and synthetic yarns fall here.

Q2. Are sewing machine threads included?
✅ Yes, sewing threads of all types are covered.

Q3. Are embroidery threads included?
✅ Yes, metallic, cotton, and decorative embroidery threads belong to Class 23.

Q4. Are fabrics included in this class?
❌ No, fabrics go to Class 24.

Q5. Are industrial yarns included?
✅ Yes, high-strength and technical textile yarns fall under Class 23.