Which classes are related to class 23?

Offices often treat class 24 (textiles and linen) and class 26 (haberdashery and hair accessories) as related. Yarn marks meet fabrics in class 24 and haberdashery in class 26, all sold through the same craft stores.

How much does it cost to add class 23 to an application?

As of 2026 the USPTO charges 350 USD per class, the EUIPO includes the first class in its 850 EUR basic fee and charges 50 EUR for a second class and 150 EUR for each further class, and the UK IPO charges 50 GBP for each class after the first. Fees are paid to the office.

What does not belong in class 23?

For fabrics, use class 24. For haberdashery such as buttons, use class 26. For ropes, use class 22.

Class 23 trademark for yarns and threads

Short answer

Class 23 covers yarns and threads for textile use, such as knitting yarn and sewing thread. You file in class 23 when you sell these goods under your brand; most offices charge an official fee per class.

Class 23 specimen, example Registered

Yarns and threads

Nice class: 23 (goods)
Protection: 10 years, renewable

Cl.23 Cl.24 Cl.26

Yarn
Thread

Typical goods in class 23

yarn
thread

Official class heading, Nice Classification 12th edition

Yarns and threads for textile use.

Often filed in class 23 by mistake

Filing in the wrong class leaves your real products unprotected and still costs the class fee. These belong elsewhere.

Goods or services	Correct class
Fabrics	Class 24
Haberdashery such as buttons	Class 26
Ropes	Class 22

Typical conflicts for class 23 marks

Yarn marks meet fabrics in class 24 and haberdashery in class 26, all sold through the same craft stores.

An office compares your mark with earlier marks for identical and related goods or services, not only within the same class. Run a trademark availability search to see the closest marks in class 23 and its neighbours, or order a clearance search before a launch.

Frequently asked questions

What does class 23 cover?: Class 23 covers yarns and threads for textile use, such as knitting yarn and sewing thread.
Which classes are related to class 23?: Offices often treat class 24 (textiles and linen) and class 26 (haberdashery and hair accessories) as related. Yarn marks meet fabrics in class 24 and haberdashery in class 26, all sold through the same craft stores.
How much does it cost to add class 23 to an application?: As of 2026 the USPTO charges 350 USD per class, the EUIPO includes the first class in its 850 EUR basic fee and charges 50 EUR for a second class and 150 EUR for each further class, and the UK IPO charges 50 GBP for each class after the first. Fees are paid to the office.
What does not belong in class 23?: For fabrics, use class 24. For haberdashery such as buttons, use class 26. For ropes, use class 22.

General information based on the Nice Classification, 12th edition, as of 2026. Offices decide the class of each item; this is not legal advice.

Typical goods in class 23

Often filed in class 23 by mistake

Typical conflicts for class 23 marks

Classes related to class 23

Frequently asked questions

Check your name in class 23