ID MANUAL · NICE 13-2026

Class 23 — Yarns and Threads

Every entry the USPTO has published for Class 023 (Yarns and Threads): 252 entries, of which 232 are accepted wording — 252 goods and 0 services. Copy this wording into your application rather than paraphrasing it; a free-form description adds $200 per class to the filing fee.

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Updated 2026-10-27

  • A — Accepted wording — cleared for use in an application (232 entries)
  • D — Deleted entry in the official export — no longer current wording (4 entries)
  • M — Modified entry — the official export records an amendment (see Notes) (8 entries)
  • X — Other non-current or annotated entry in the official export (8 entries)
252 ID Manual entries in this class
Term IDAccepted wordingStatusTypeEffectiveTM5Notes
023-99Darning threadAGOODS04/02/1991T
023-98Spun threadAGOODS04/02/1991T
023-94Twisted mixed thread and yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-92Twisted cotton thread and yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-90Threads and yarns for textile useMGOODS03/13/2014On 03-13-2014, this 07-20-2004 entry "Threads and yarns [for textile use]" was modified to incorporate the bracketed wording into the identification for clarity.
023-9Twisted yarnAGOODS04/02/1991
023-89Synthetic fiber thread and yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-88Spun silk yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-87Silk threads and yarnsAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-83Rubber thread [for textile use]DGOODS03/13/2014On 03-13-2014, this 07-20-2004 entry, "Rubber thread [for textile use]" was deleted because the bracketed wording is necessary to incorporate into the identification. Moreover, "Rubber thread for textile use" already exists as a separate entry in the Manual.
023-8Twisted threadAGOODS04/02/1991
023-78Degreased waste threads and yarnsAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-76Cotton threads and yarnsAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-73Cotton base mixed thread and yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-72Chemical-fiber threads and yarns for textile useAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-71Chemical fiber base mixed thread and yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-70Wool base mixed thread and yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-69Mixed spun threads and yarnsAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-68Jute thread and yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-64Heat-stable yarns and threadsAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-63Hand spun silk yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-59Waste cotton yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-57Twisted threads and yarnsAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-54Silk yarnAGOODS04/02/1991
023-53Silk threadAGOODS04/02/1991
023-51Sewing yarnAGOODS04/02/1991
023-50Sewing thread for textile useAGOODS04/02/1991
023-46Rubber threadDGOODS03/13/2014On 3-13-2014, this 04-02-1991 entry was deleted because it is indefinite. "Rubber thread for textile use" is classified in Class 23, whereas "Rubber thread not for textile use" is classified in Class 17.
023-45Rayon yarnAGOODS04/02/1991
023-44Rayon threadAGOODS04/02/1991
023-41Linen yarnAGOODS04/02/1991
023-39Knitting yarnAGOODS04/02/1991
023-38Jute yarnAGOODS04/02/1991
023-37Jute threadAGOODS04/02/1991
023-3Spun yarnAGOODS04/02/1991
023-25Darning yarnAGOODS04/02/1991
023-13Wool yarnAGOODS04/02/1991
023-121Rubber thread for textile useAGOODS04/02/1991T
023-120Elastic yarns for textile useMGOODS03/28/2013TOn 03-28-2013, the 04-02-1991 entry was modified by inserting "for textile use" to conform to the Nice Alphabetical List and to distinguish the goods from "Elastic yarns, not for use in textiles" in Class 17.
023-118Elastic threads for textile useMGOODS03/28/2013TOn 03-28-2013, the 04-02-1991 entry was modified by inserting "for textile use" to conform to the Nice Alphabetical List and to distinguish the goods from "Elastic threads, not for use in textiles" in Class 17.
023-116Fiberglass thread for textile useAGOODS04/02/1991T
023-115Raw silk yarnAGOODS12/15/2011T
023-114Hand knitting yarnsAGOODS12/15/2011T
023-110Spun thread and yarnAGOODS11/15/2007T
023-11Waxed yarnAGOODS04/02/1991
023-107Embroidery thread and yarnAGOODS11/15/2007T
023-104Linen thread and yarnAGOODS11/15/2007T
023-100Embroidery threadAGOODS04/02/1991T
023-79Douppioni silk yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T06-25-2015: Douppoini silk yarn is a coarse yarn produced from silk thread reeled from cocoons.
023-312Silk thread and yarnXGOODS12/24/2015
023-319Threads made of spun cottonAGOODS11/03/2016T
023-321Threads for textile useAGOODS11/03/2016T
023-42Plastic threadDGOODS01/01/2018On 01-01-2018, this 04-02-1991 entry was deleted under Nice 11-2018 because plastic thread is overbroad wording that includes plastic thread other than for textile use in Class 17 and plastic thread for textile use in Class 23. This wording is no longer acceptable.
023-123Gilt thread for textile useAGOODS03/13/2014T
023-324Yarn for textile useAGOODS03/18/2021
023-325Yarn made of {indicate, e.g., nylon and polyester, wool, biofabricated materials, etc.} for textile useAGOODS03/18/2021Yarn for textile use is acceptable wording; further specification is acceptable, but it is not required.
023-91True hemp thread and yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-65Hemp base mixed thread and yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-36Hemp yarnAGOODS04/02/1991
023-322Cashmere yarnsAGOODS03/05/2020T
023-10Waxed threadAGOODS04/02/1991T
023-12Wool threadAGOODS04/02/1991T
023-2Spun silkAGOODS04/02/1991T
023-16YarnAGOODS04/02/1991T
023-84Semi-synthetic fiber thread and yarnMGOODS03/31/2022On 03-31-2022, this 07-20-2004 entry was modified to delete the bracketed wording "[chemically treated natural fiber yarn]" because the use of brackets in the identification does not comply with USPTO policy set forth in TMEP §1402.12.
023-327Semi-synthetic fiber threadAGOODS03/31/2022
023-340Chemical fibre thread and yarn for textile useAGOODS10/20/2022"Fibre" (British English) is also spelled "fiber" (American English).
023-341Chemical fibre threads and yarns for textile useAGOODS10/20/2022"Fibre" (British English) is also spelled "fiber" (American English).
023-394Regenerated fibre thread for textile useAGOODS10/20/2022"Fibre" (British English) is also spelled "fiber" (American English).
023-396Regenerated fibre yarn for textile useAGOODS10/20/2022"Fibre" (British English) is also spelled "fiber" (American English).
023-412Synthetic fibre threadAGOODS10/20/2022"Fibre" (British English) is also spelled "fiber" (American English).
023-345Covered rubber thread for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-346Covered rubber yarn for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-347Threads for darningAGOODS09/22/2022
023-348Degreased waste thread and yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-349Douppioni silk thread and yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-351Doupioni silk thread and yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-359Fiberglass thread and yarn for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-363Glass fiber thread and yarn for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-371Hand spun silk thread and yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-375Heat-stable yarnsAGOODS09/22/2022
023-378Knitting woolsAGOODS09/22/2022
023-379Knitting yarns of woolAGOODS09/22/2022
023-380Knitting yarns made of woolAGOODS09/22/2022
023-382Flax yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-388Plastic yarn for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-423Twisted hemp threadAGOODS09/22/2022
023-424Twisted hemp yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-429Twisted thread and yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-430Twisted wool threadAGOODS09/22/2022
023-435Waxed thread and yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-436Wild silk thread and yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-439Wool yarn for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-440Worsted thread and yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-443Yarn for hand knittingAGOODS09/22/2022
023-445Hand knitting yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-330Angora threadAGOODS09/22/2022
023-332Baby alpaca wool yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-334Carded yarnsAGOODS09/22/2022
023-335Carded yarns made of woolAGOODS09/22/2022
023-336Carded yarns of woolAGOODS09/22/2022
023-344Cotton yarn for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-389Plastic threads for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-399Rubber thread and yarn for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-400Rubber yarn for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-403Sail yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-404Threads for sewingAGOODS09/22/2022
023-405Shoemaker's thread and yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-406Shoemaker's yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-408Spun silk thread and yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-409Spun silk threadAGOODS09/22/2022
023-415Synthetic thread and yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-416Textile yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-419Yarn of plastic materials for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-358Fibreglass, elastic, rubber and plastic threads for textile useAGOODS10/20/2022"Fibreglass" (British English) is also spelled "fiberglass" (American English).
023-362Fibreglass yarn for textile useAGOODS10/20/2022"Fibreglass" (British English) is also spelled "fiberglass" (American English).
023-364Glass fibre thread and yarn for textile useAGOODS10/20/2022"Fibre" (British English) is also spelled "fiber" (American English).
023-376Inorganic fibre base mixed thread and yarnAGOODS10/20/2022"Fibre" (British English) is also spelled "fiber" (American English).
023-314Threads of plastic materials for textile useXGOODS12/24/2015T
023-311Coir thread and yarnXGOODS12/24/2015T
023-304Metal thread for embroideryMGOODS01/01/2012On 1-1-2012 this entry of 6-21-2007 was transferred from Class 26 to Class 23 (the class for yarns and threads) pursuant to the 10th Edition of the Nice Agreement.
023-97Linen threadAGOODS04/02/1991T
023-96Cotton threadAGOODS04/02/1991T
023-86Silk base mixed thread and yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-85Sewing thread and yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-82Regenerated fiber thread and yarn for textile useMGOODS03/13/2014On 03-13-2014, this 07-20-2004 entry "Regenerated fiber thread and yarn [for textile use]" was modified to incorporate the bracketed wording into the identification for clarity.
023-81Ramie thread and yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-80Paper yarn for textile useMGOODS03/13/2014On 03-13-2014, this 07-20-2004 entry "Paper yarn [for textile use]" was modified to incorporate the bracketed wording into the identification for clarity.
023-77Covered rubber thread and yarn for textile useMGOODS03/13/2014On 03-13-2014, this 07-20-2004 entry, "Covered rubber thread and yarn [for textile use]" was modified to incorporate the bracketed wording into the identification for clarity.
023-75Cotton thread and yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-74Cotton for darningAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-7Thread for textile useAGOODS04/02/1991
023-62Glass fiber thread and yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-61Flax thread and yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-58Twisted wool thread and yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-52Shoemaker's threadAGOODS04/02/1991
023-5Synthetic yarnAGOODS04/02/1991
023-49Sewing threadAGOODS04/02/1991
023-4Synthetic threadAGOODS04/02/1991
023-32Fiberglass threadDGOODS09/02/20109-2-10 - the 4-2-91 entry was deleted because fiberglass thread is in Class 23 when used for textile purposes. Fiberglass thread when not used for textile purposes is in Class 21. Therefore, the use of the thread must be indicated to determine classification of the goods.
023-31Embroidery yarnAGOODS04/02/1991
023-29Embroidery flossAGOODS04/02/1991
023-20Coir threadAGOODS04/02/1991
023-14Worsted threadAGOODS04/02/1991
023-127Silver thread for textile useAGOODS03/13/2014T
023-125Metal fiber thread for textile useAGOODS03/13/2014T
023-43Plastic thread for textile useAGOODS04/02/1991
023-113Glass thread for textile useAGOODS12/15/2011T
023-109Woollen thread and yarnAGOODS11/15/2007T
023-105Darning thread and yarnAGOODS11/15/2007T
023-101Cotton yarnAGOODS04/02/1991T
023-308Hand-dyed yarnXGOODS11/26/2015Yarn is acceptable wording; further specification is acceptable, but it is not required.
023-310Natural fiber yarnXGOODS11/26/2015Yarn is acceptable wording; further specification is acceptable, but it is not required.
023-309Handspun yarnXGOODS11/26/2015Yarn is acceptable wording; further specification is acceptable, but it is not required.
023-316Thread for textile use having photovoltaic propertiesAGOODS07/14/2016Thread for textile use having photovoltaic properties is thread that converts the sun's light into electricity, and it may be used in making fabrics. Thread for textile use is acceptable wording; further specification is acceptable, but it is not required.
023-318Knitting yarnsAGOODS11/03/2016T
023-320Glass yarns for textile useAGOODS11/03/2016T
023-317Yarns made of silkAGOODS11/03/2016T
023-103Yarns and threads for textile useAGOODS11/15/2007
023-15Worsted yarnAGOODS04/02/1991T
023-19Chenille yarnAGOODS04/02/1991T06-25-2015: Chenille yarn is a specialty yarn, characterized by a pile protruding on all sides.
023-313Rayon thread and yarnXGOODS12/24/2015T
023-48Sail threadAGOODS04/02/1991T
023-95Twisted silk thread and yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-67Inorganic fiber base mixed thread and yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-102Yarn and thread for textile purposesAGOODS11/15/2007
023-18Camel hair yarnAGOODS04/02/1991T
023-17Angora yarnAGOODS04/02/1991T
023-21Coir yarnAGOODS04/02/1991T
023-108Hemp thread and yarnAGOODS11/15/2007T
023-93Twisted hemp thread and yarnAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-35Hemp threadAGOODS04/02/1991
023-66Hemp threads and yarnsAGOODS07/20/2004T
023-323Textile yarnsAGOODS03/05/2020T
023-26Eiderdown yarnAGOODS04/02/1991T
023-56Spun woolAGOODS04/02/1991T
023-119Elastic thread and yarn for textile useAGOODS03/28/2013T
023-55Spun cottonAGOODS04/02/1991T
023-6ThreadAGOODS04/02/1991T
023-326Yarns and threads, for textile useAGOODS01/01/2022
023-328Semi-synthetic fiber yarnAGOODS03/31/2022
023-339Chemical fibre base mixed thread and yarnAGOODS10/20/2022"Fibre" (British English) is also spelled "fiber" (American English).
023-106Fibreglass thread for textile useAGOODS11/15/2007T10-20-2022 - "Fibreglass" (British English) is also spelled "fiberglass" (American English).
023-392Regenerated fibre thread and yarn for textile useAGOODS10/20/2022"Fibre" (British English) is also spelled "fiber" (American English).
023-410Synthetic fibre thread and yarnAGOODS10/20/2022"Fibre" (British English) is also spelled "fiber" (American English).
023-414Synthetic fibre yarnAGOODS10/20/2022"Fibre" (British English) is also spelled "fiber" (American English).
023-350Douppioni silk threadAGOODS09/22/2022
023-352Doupioni silk threadAGOODS09/22/2022
023-353Doupioni silk yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-354Elastic thread for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-355Elastic yarn for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-356Threads for embroideryAGOODS09/22/2022
023-357Fiberglass, elastic, rubber and plastic threads for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-361Fiberglass yarn for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-365Gold thread for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-366Yarn made of hair for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-367Hand-knitting woolAGOODS09/22/2022
023-368Hand knitting woolAGOODS09/22/2022
023-369Wool for hand-knittingAGOODS09/22/2022
023-370Wool for hand knittingAGOODS09/22/2022
023-372Hand spun silk threadAGOODS09/22/2022
023-373Heat-stable threads and yarnsAGOODS09/22/2022
023-374Heat-stable threadsAGOODS09/22/2022
023-377Knitting woolAGOODS09/22/2022
023-381Flax threadAGOODS09/22/2022
023-384Mixed spun thread and yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-385Mixed spun threadAGOODS09/22/2022
023-386Mixed spun yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-387Plastic thread and yarn for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-422Twisted cotton yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-425Twisted mixed threadAGOODS09/22/2022
023-426Twisted mixed yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-427Twisted silk threadAGOODS09/22/2022
023-428Twisted silk yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-431Twisted wool yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-432Vicuna wool yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-433Waste cotton thread and yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-434Waste cotton threadAGOODS09/22/2022
023-437Wild silk threadAGOODS09/22/2022
023-438Woolen thread and yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-441Thread and yarn for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-442Yarns for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-444Yarn for hand-knittingAGOODS09/22/2022
023-446Hand-knitting yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-329Alpaca wool yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-331Angora yarn for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-333Camel hair threadAGOODS09/22/2022
023-337Chemical fiber thread and yarn for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-338Chemical fiber threads and yarns for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-342Chemical-fiber thread and yarn for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-343Cotton thread for darningAGOODS09/22/2022
023-112Hand knitting woolsAGOODS12/15/2011T09-22-2022 - Knitting wools is acceptable wording; further specification is acceptable, but it is not required.
023-390Ramie threadAGOODS09/22/2022
023-391Ramie yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-393Regenerated fiber thread for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-395Regenerated fiber yarn for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-397Rubber-coated threads for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-398Rubber-coated yarns for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-401Rubber threads for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-402Sail thread and yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-407Silk yarn for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-411Synthetic fiber threadAGOODS09/22/2022
023-413Synthetic fiber yarnAGOODS09/22/2022
023-417Threads for embroidery, darning and sewingAGOODS09/22/2022
023-418Thread and yarn of plastic materials for textile useAGOODS09/22/2022
023-420Threads of spun cottonAGOODS09/22/2022
023-421Twisted cotton threadAGOODS09/22/2022
023-34Hair yarnAGOODS04/02/199109-22-2022 - Hair yarn is yarn made from hair.
023-360Fibreglass thread and yarn for textile useAGOODS10/20/2022"Fibreglass" (British English) is also spelled "fiberglass" (American English).
023-383Metal fibre thread for textile useAGOODS10/20/2022"Fibre" (British English) is also spelled "fiber" (American English).
023-60Wild silk yarnAGOODS07/20/200407-30-2026 - Yarn is acceptable wording; further specification is acceptable, but it is not required.
023-315Thread of metal for embroideryXGOODS12/24/2015T