Trademark class 23 · Goods
Class 23: Yarns and threads for textile use
Trademark class 23 covers yarns and threads for textile use.
Covers yarns and threads for textile use, including both natural and synthetic spun fibres. This narrow class is specifically for materials used in weaving, knitting, sewing and embroidery. It sits between raw fibrous materials (class 22) and finished fabrics (class 24) in the textile supply chain.
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Check your name in class 23 →What class 23 covers
Examples of goods in this class:
- ✓ cotton sewing thread
- ✓ polyester sewing thread
- ✓ wool knitting yarn
- ✓ silk thread
- ✓ nylon yarn
- ✓ embroidery thread and floss
- ✓ linen thread
- ✓ elastic yarn
- ✓ metallic yarn for textiles
- ✓ acrylic knitting yarn
Typical businesses that register in class 23
- yarn and thread manufacturers
- craft and haberdashery brands
- textile and fabric manufacturers
- embroidery and needlecraft brands
- garment manufacturing suppliers
What's not in class 23
Common mix-ups — these belong in another class, so filing class 23 alone wouldn't cover them:
- × raw fibrous materials before spinning (class 22)
- × woven and knitted fabrics (class 24)
- × sewing needles and haberdashery notions (class 26)
Related classes
Businesses in class 23 often file in these too:
Frequently asked questions
- What is trademark class 23?
- Covers yarns and threads for textile use, including both natural and synthetic spun fibres. This narrow class is specifically for materials used in weaving, knitting, sewing and embroidery. It sits between raw fibrous materials (class 22) and finished fabrics (class 24) in the textile supply chain.
- How many trademarks are on the UK register in class 23?
- 2,480 marks on the UK register reference class 23 (as of June 2026), counting UK national marks plus international (Madrid) marks designating the UK.
- What goods or services are in class 23?
- Class 23 includes cotton sewing thread, polyester sewing thread, wool knitting yarn, silk thread, nylon yarn, embroidery thread and floss, among others. Your trademark only covers the goods or services you actually list when you file.
- Do I need to register in more than one class?
- Possibly. A trademark is only protected in the classes you register, and you pay a fee per class. Businesses in class 23 often also file in class 22, class 24, class 26.
- How much does it cost to register a trademark in class 23?
- Registering in class 23 costs £205 if you file online directly with the UK IPO, covering this one class; each additional class is £60. The fee isn't refunded if your mark is refused, so it's worth checking the name is free in class 23 before you file. See the full cost breakdown .
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Check your name free →Last reviewed June 2026
Class headings are a guide, not the full legal specification. When you file, you list the exact goods or services you need — this is general information, not legal advice. See also our guide to registering a UK trademark, or find your classes by business type.