Class 23: Yarns and threads for textile use

Nice Classification goods class, NCL 13-2026.

Class heading

Yarns and threads for textile use

Explanatory note

Class 23 includes mainly natural or synthetic yarns and threads for textile use.

This class includes, in particular:

  • fibreglass, elastic, rubber and plastic threads for textile use
  • threads for embroidery, darning and sewing, including those of metal
  • spun silk, spun cotton, spun wool

This class does not include, in particular:

  • threads, other than for textile use, that are classified according to the material of which they are made, for example, threads for binding of metal (Class 6) and not of metal (Class 22), elastic threads, threads of rubber or plastic (Class 17), fibreglass threads (Class 21)
  • certain threads for specific uses, for example, identification threads for electric wires (Class 9), surgical thread (Class 10), threads of precious metal being jewellery (Class 14)

Common terms in Class 23

A sample of official terms from the WIPO alphabetical list. Search the full list in the Nice Class Finder.

  • chenille yarn
  • coir thread and yarn
  • cotton thread and yarn
  • darning thread and yarn
  • elastic thread and yarn for textile use
  • embroidery thread and yarn
  • fibreglass thread for textile use
  • hemp thread and yarn
  • jute thread and yarn
  • linen thread and yarn
  • rayon thread and yarn
  • rubber thread for textile use
  • sewing thread and yarn
  • silk thread and yarn
  • spun cotton
  • spun silk
  • spun thread and yarn
  • spun wool
  • thread of metal for embroidery
  • threads of plastic materials for textile use
  • woollen thread and yarn
  • yarn

Indicative only. Classification and specifications should be confirmed by an attorney before filing. This is general information, not legal advice.