Trademark Application Class 24 Textiles and substitutes for textiles

In this blog we aim to provide a detailed overview of Class 24 in the Trademark Classification process. Choosing the right trademark class is important for successful trademark use. Sometimes the application falls into more than one category, providing better protection. That’s why choosing the right class is so important—it reinforces the effectiveness of the entire application process.

Trademark Class 24 Overview

In the world of textiles, where functionality meets design, Class 24 holds a special place. This category, encompassing textiles and substitutes for textiles, household linen, and curtains of textile or plastic, is integral to our daily comfort and the aesthetic appeal of our homes. Understanding the nuances of Class 24 is essential for industry professionals and consumers alike, as it guides the selection of materials that shape our living spaces.

The Essence of Class 24 Textiles

Class 24 is a broad category within the textile industry, primarily focusing on fabrics and fabric covers used in households. This classification serves as a cornerstone for interior designers, manufacturers, and consumers who seek quality and suitability in textiles for home use. The importance of Class 24 lies in its ability to standardize household textiles, ensuring that products meet specific criteria for comfort, safety, and aesthetic appeal.

Delving into Class 24’s Inclusions

The variety within Class 24’s inclusions is vast, covering:

• Household Linen: Essential items like bedspreads, pillow shams, and towels not only serve practical purposes but also contribute to the overall ambiance of a home. These textiles are selected for their comfort, durability, and ability to complement interior design themes.
• Bed Linen of Paper: An intriguing inclusion, bed linen of paper offers unique applications, especially in settings requiring disposable or temporary bedding solutions, emphasizing innovation in textile use.
• Sleeping Bags and Liners, Mosquito Nets: These textiles are designed for comfort and protection, showcasing the functional versatility of Class 24 materials in both everyday and outdoor use.

Understanding the Exclusions of Class 24

While Class 24 encompasses a wide range of household textiles, certain exclusions are noteworthy:

• Electrically Heated Blankets: Classified elsewhere due to their technical specifications and uses, highlighting the industry’s attention to safety and specialized applications.
• Decorative and Specific Use Textiles: Items like asbestos safety curtains and decorative curtains (bamboo, bead) are excluded, illustrating the focus of Class 24 on functional household textiles over purely decorative or specialized-use fabrics.

Trends and Innovations in Household Textiles

The textile industry is constantly evolving, with Class 24 textiles at the forefront of trends and innovations:

• Sustainability: There’s a growing demand for eco-friendly materials in household textiles, with consumers and manufacturers alike seeking options that minimize environmental impact.
• Technological Advancements: Innovations in textile production have led to the development of fabrics that are more durable, easy to care for, and capable of offering enhanced comfort and aesthetic appeal.

Class 24 textiles represent the fabric of our daily lives, blending functionality with design to create comfortable and appealing living spaces. As the textile industry continues to innovate, the diversity and quality of household textiles will only expand, offering endless possibilities for personalization and comfort. Whether you’re an industry professional or a consumer with an eye for quality, exploring the vast world of Class 24 textiles can inspire and transform your approach to household fabrics.

Brands/Trademarks you Might Know in Class 24:

Brand Name: DMart

Description:[CLASS : 24] TEXTILES AND TEXTILE FOR HOUSEHOLD USE, BED AND TABLE COVERS, COVERING FURNITURE OF TEXTILE, COVERING OF PLASTIC FOR FURNITURE, BED SPREADS, COVERS OF CUSHIONS, COVERS OF FURNITURE, PILLOW SHAMS, PILLOW CASES, TABLE NAPKINS, RUGS, TABLE LINEN OF PAPER, TOWELS OF TEXTILE, BED SHEET SETS AND PLAN CLOTHES

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Detailed List of goods Classified under Class 24

1. adhesive fabric for application by heat
2. baby buntings
3. banners of textile or plastic
4. bath linen, except clothing
5. bath mitts
6. bed blankets
7. bed covers / bedspreads / coverlets [bedspreads] / quilts
8. bed covers of paper
9. bed linen
10. bed valances
11. billiard cloth
12. bivouac sacks being covers for sleeping bags
13. blankets for household pets
14. bolting cloth
15. brocades
16. buckram
17. bunting of textile or plastic
18. calico
19. canvas for tapestry or embroidery
20. cheese cloth
21. chenille fabric
22. cheviots [cloth] 23. cloth*
24. cloths for removing make-up
25. coasters of textile
26. cot bumpers [bed linen] / crib bumpers [bed linen] 27. cotton fabrics
28. covers [loose] for furniture / loose covers for furniture
29. covers for cushions
30. crepe [fabric] 31. crepon
32. curtain holders of textile material
33. curtains of textile or plastic
34. damask
35. diaper changing cloths for babies
36. diapered linen
37. door curtains
38. drugget
39. eiderdowns [down coverlets] 40. elastic woven material
41. esparto fabric
42. fabric for footwear
43. fabric of imitation animal skins
44. fabric, impervious to gases, for aeronautical balloons
45. fabric*
46. fabrics for textile use
47. face towels of textile
48. felt*
49. fibreglass fabrics for textile use / fiberglass fabrics for textile use
50. filtering materials of textile
51. flags of textile or plastic
52. flannel [fabric] 53. frieze [cloth] 54. furniture coverings of plastic / coverings of plastic for furniture
55. furniture coverings of textile
56. fustian / dimity
57. gauze [cloth] 58. glass cloths [towels] 59. gummed cloth, other than for stationery purposes
60. haircloth [sackcloth] 61. handkerchiefs of textile
62. hat linings, of textile, in the piece
63. hemp cloth
64. hemp fabric
65. household linen
66. jersey [fabric] 67. jute fabric
68. knitted fabric
69. labels of textile
70. linen cloth
71. lingerie fabric
72. lining fabric for footwear
73. linings [textile] 74. marabouts [cloth] 75. mattress covers
76. moleskin [fabric] 77. mosquito nets
78. muslin fabric
79. net curtains
80. non-woven textile fabrics
81. oilcloth for use as tablecloths
82. picnic blankets
83. pillow shams
84. pillowcases
85. place mats of textile
86. plastic material [substitute for fabrics] 87. printed calico cloth
88. printers’ blankets of textile
89. ramie fabric
90. rayon fabric
91. sheets [textile] 92. shower curtains of textile or plastic
93. shrouds
94. silk [cloth] 95. silk fabrics for printing patterns
96. sleeping bag liners
97. sleeping bags
98. sleeping bags for babies
99. table linen, not of paper
100. table napkins of textile / serviettes of textile
101. table runners, not of paper
102. tablecloths, not of paper
103. tablemats of textile
104. taffeta [cloth] 105. textile material
106. tick [linen] 107. ticks [mattress covers] 108. fitted toilet lid covers of fabric
109. towels of textile
110. traced cloths for embroidery / traced cloth for embroidery
111. travelling rugs [lap robes] 112. trellis [cloth] 113. tulle
114. upholstery fabrics
115. velvet
116. wall hangings of textile / tapestry [wall hangings], of textile
117. woollen cloth / woollen fabric
118. zephyr [cloth]