Trademark Class 23: Yarns & Threads | Complete Filing Guide

Class 23 covers yarns and threads for textile use, including sewing thread and knitting yarn. Yarn manufacturers and thread producers file here.

What Class 23 Covers

Class 23 includes yarns and threads for textile use. This is a specialized class for yarn and thread products.

The class covers:

1. Yarns - Knitting yarn, crocheting yarn, weaving yarn
2. Threads - Sewing thread, embroidery thread
3. Elastic threads - Elastic thread for textile use

Included in Class 23

Yarns:

• Knitting yarn
• Crocheting yarn
• Weaving yarn
• Woolen yarn
• Cotton yarn
• Synthetic yarn

Threads:

• Sewing thread
• Cotton thread
• Silk thread
• Synthetic threads
• Embroidery thread
• Darning thread

Specialty:

• Elastic thread
• Rubber thread for textile use
• Metallic threads for textile use

NOT Included in Class 23

These similar items belong in other classes:

• Raw textile fibers - Class 22 (Ropes & Textiles)
• Finished fabrics - Class 24 (Textiles)
• Sewing machines - Class 7 (Machinery)
• Sewing needles - Class 26 (Haberdashery)

Common Goods Descriptions

Using pre-approved descriptions from the USPTO Trademark ID Manual avoids the $200 custom description surcharge.

Popular pre-approved descriptions for Class 23:

• Yarns and threads for textile use
• Sewing thread
• Knitting yarn
• Embroidery thread
• Weaving yarn

Well-Known Marks in Class 23

These recognizable brands are registered in Class 23:

• Red Heart - Knitting and crocheting yarns
• Coats & Clark - Sewing threads
• Lion Brand - Yarns
• DMC - Embroidery thread

Filing Tips for Class 23

Textile Production Chain

Class 23 is a specific step in the textile chain:

Specify Yarn Type

Be specific about your yarn:

• Good: "Knitting yarns"
• Good: "Sewing threads"
• Good: "Embroidery floss"
• Bad: "Textile products"

Specimens for Yarns

For Class 23 trademarks, acceptable specimens include:

• Product labels on yarn skeins
• Packaging showing the mark
• Website pages where yarn is sold

Related Classes

If you are filing in Class 23, you may also need:

• Class 22: Ropes & Textiles - Raw textile fibers
• Class 24: Textiles - Finished fabrics
• Class 26: Haberdashery - Sewing notions

Filing Fees

Current USPTO fees for Class 23 trademark applications (2025):

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