Trademark Class 22: Complete Guide to Ropes, Tents, Sacks, and Raw Textile Materials

Filing your trademark under the correct class is a crucial step toward protecting your brand. The Nice Classification (NCL) system categorizes goods and services into 45 classes to simplify trademark registration and enforceability across jurisdictions.

Trademark Class 22 specifically covers a wide range of ropes, nets, tents, sacks, awnings, raw textile fibers, and certain cushioning materials. Businesses dealing in industrial or commercial textiles, camping gear, or packaging solutions must file under this class to secure legal protection for their trademarks.

What is Trademark Class 22?

Trademark Class 22 includes mainly cords, ropes, nets, sacks, tents, tarpaulins, awnings, sails, and raw fibrous materials used in packaging, agriculture, construction, logistics, and textile production.

It also includes cushioning and stuffing materials, as long as they are not made of paper, cardboard, rubber, or plastics. Class 22 is essential for companies supplying base textile materials or soft infrastructure solutions like tents or vehicle covers.

Goods Covered Under Trademark Class 22

Below is a detailed breakdown of goods included under Class 22:

1. Ropes, Strings, and Cords

  • Ropes and strings made from natural or synthetic fibers

  • Twine and cords made from paper, textile, or plastics

  • Rope ladders

  • Hammocks

  • Mountaineering ropes

2. Nets and Mesh Products

  • Commercial fishing nets

  • Mesh bags for laundry

  • Mail bags and body bags (non-medical use)

  • General-purpose nets not otherwise classified

3. Tents, Tarpaulins, and Awnings

  • Camping tents and canopies

  • Tarpaulins for weather protection

  • Awnings of textile or synthetic materials

  • Temporary shelters made from fabric

4. Sacks and Bulk Packaging Bags

  • Sacks for bulk material storage and transport

  • Textile packaging bags

  • Reusable grain sacks

  • Jute or fiber-based bags

5. Padding, Cushioning, and Stuffing Materials

  • Textile-based filling for cushions and upholstery

  • Animal hair and cocoons used in stuffing

  • Wool (raw or treated)

  • Raw silk, jute, and similar fibers

6. Raw Fibrous Textile Materials

  • Raw cotton, flax, hemp, ramie

  • Untreated wool, silk, and animal hair

  • Substitutes for raw textile fibers

Examples of Products in Class 22

Product Description Covered in Class 22? Notes
Nylon rope Yes Rope made of synthetic fiber
Tent made of canvas Yes Textile-based shelter
Plastic packaging bag No Covered under Class 16 or 17, depending on material
Commercial fishing net Yes Included as general-purpose net
Rope ladder Yes Classified under rope-based items
Wool for textile manufacturing Yes Raw fibrous textile material
Sleeping bag No Classified under Class 24 (textile bedding)
Safety net for construction site No Covered under Class 9 (safety equipment)
Mail bag Yes Non-specialized use sack

What Is Not Included in Trademark Class 22?

Trademark Class 22 excludes various goods based on either material composition or specific functionality. Here are the key exclusions:

  • Metal ropes – covered under Class 6

  • Strings for musical instruments – Class 15

  • Strings or nets for sports equipment – Class 28

  • Stuffing or padding made of paper, cardboard, rubber, or plastics – Classes 16 or 17

  • Special-purpose nets and bags – classified by use:

  • Packaging bags not made of textile – classified by their material (paper – Class 16, rubber – Class 17, leather – Class 18)

Being aware of these exclusions ensures that your trademark application is not misclassified or rejected.

Who Should Register Under Trademark Class 22?

Trademark Class 22 is relevant for businesses involved in the following:

  • Rope and cord manufacturers

  • Fishing gear and commercial net producers

  • Outdoor and camping equipment companies

  • Tent and tarpaulin suppliers

  • Bulk storage and packaging bag manufacturers

  • Textile and raw fiber traders

  • Upholstery padding material suppliers

  • Awning and weather protection product makers

  • Jute, wool, silk, or natural fiber exporters

If your products are used for shelter, packaging, or form the base of textile products, Class 22 ensures protection in your relevant industry.

Related Trademark Classes

Depending on your product offerings, you may also need to register in additional classes:

Class Description
Class 6 Metal-based ropes or wire cables
Class 9 Safety nets or equipment
Class 12 Vehicle luggage nets
Class 16 Paper-based packaging, padding, and cardboard bags
Class 17 Rubber or plastic stuffing materials and insulating packaging
Class 18 Leather packaging bags, travel bags
Class 24 Finished textile products like bed linen, sleeping bags, and blankets
Class 28 Sports nets and accessories

Filing under the correct class or a combination of classes allows complete legal protection across your business categories.

Why Trademark Classification Matters

Registering a trademark in the correct class ensures:

  • Proper legal coverage for your goods

  • Increased enforceability in case of brand infringement

  • Fewer objections or refusals during examination

  • Brand recognition within a specific industry segment

Filing in the wrong class can result in time delays, additional costs, and reduced protection for your business.

Conclusion

Trademark Class 22 plays a vital role in protecting businesses that operate in the ropes, tents, nets, textile fibers, and packaging material sectors. Whether you’re supplying jute sacks for grain or producing canvas tents for camping, correctly registering under this class helps you secure your brand’s identity and legal rights.

Understanding the scope and limitations of Class 22 enables you to make informed decisions that align with your business needs.

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