Trademark Class 26: Haberdashery | Complete Filing Guide
Everything you need to file a trademark in Class 26. Covers lace, ribbons, buttons, zippers, needles, and artificial flowers.
Class 26 covers lace, ribbons, braid, buttons, hooks, pins, needles, and artificial flowers. Craft supply companies, sewing notion manufacturers, and trim suppliers file here.
What Class 26 Covers
Class 26 includes lace, braid, and embroidery; ribbons and bows; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers; and hair accessories.
The class covers:
- Sewing notions - Buttons, zippers, hooks, snaps
- Needlework - Needles, pins, thimbles
- Trimmings - Lace, ribbons, braid, tassels
- Hair accessories - Hair clips, bands, barrettes
- Artificial flowers - Artificial flowers, plants, wreaths
Included in Class 26
Sewing Notions:
- Buttons
- Zippers
- Hooks and eyes
- Snaps
- Velcro
- Fasteners
Needlework:
- Needles
- Pins
- Thimbles
- Embroidery hoops
- Straight pins
- Safety pins
Trimmings:
- Lace
- Ribbons
- Braid
- Tassels
- Fringe
- Appliques
Hair Accessories:
- Hair clips
- Hair bands
- Barrettes
- Scrunchies
- Bobby pins
- Headbands
Artificial:
- Artificial flowers
- Artificial plants
- Decorative wreaths
- Artificial fruit
NOT Included in Class 26
These similar items belong in other classes:
- Sewing machines - Class 7 (Machinery)
- Yarns and threads - Class 23 (Yarns & Threads)
- Hair jewelry - Class 14 (Jewelry & Watches)
- Real flowers - Class 31 (Agricultural Products)
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 26:
- Buttons
- Zippers
- Needles
- Pins
- Ribbons
- Artificial flowers
- Hair accessories
Well-Known Marks in Class 26
These recognizable brands are registered in Class 26:
- YKK - Zippers
- Coats - Zippers and fasteners
- Scunci - Hair accessories
- Goody - Hair accessories
- Dritz - Sewing notions
Filing Tips for Class 26
Hair Accessories Classification
Hair accessory classification depends on material and function:
| Product | Class |
|---|---|
| Plastic hair clips | Class 26 |
| Decorative hair pins (jewelry) | Class 14 |
| Fabric headbands | Class 26 |
| Hair ties | Class 26 |
Specify Product Type
Be specific about your notions:
- Good: "Buttons for clothing"
- Good: "Hair clips"
- Good: "Decorative ribbons"
- Bad: "Sewing supplies"
- Bad: "Craft items"
Specimens for Haberdashery
For Class 26 trademarks, acceptable specimens include:
- Product packaging
- Cards displaying buttons or zippers
- Website pages where products are sold
Related Classes
If you are filing in Class 26, you may also need:
- Class 14: Jewelry & Watches - Jewelry, decorative hair pieces
- Class 23: Yarns & Threads - Yarns and threads
- Class 24: Textiles - Fabrics
- Class 25: Clothing - Clothing
Filing Fees
Current USPTO fees for Class 26 trademark applications (2025):
| Filing Type | Fee per Class |
|---|---|
| Electronic filing (ID Manual description) | $350 |
| Electronic filing (custom description) | $550 |
| Paper filing | $1,000 |
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