Description:
Class 26 includes items used for embellishing and decorating clothing, textiles, and accessories. This class encompasses decorative sewing supplies, trims, fasteners, and other haberdashery goods that are often used in fashion, craft, and home decor applications. Items in Class 26 range from practical fasteners like buttons and zippers to decorative details like lace, ribbons, and artificial flowers. Excluded from this class are finished garments and footwear, which are categorized under Class 25, and certain industrial fasteners (found in Class 6).
Details of Class 26:
- Lace and Embroidery: Decorative fabric trims and embroidery designs used to embellish garments, home textiles, and accessories. Lace and embroidered trims add texture, elegance, and detail to fabrics.
- Ribbons and Bows: Strips of fabric or synthetic material used for decoration, gift wrapping, and sewing. Ribbons can be made from satin, grosgrain, or organza and come in a variety of colors and patterns.
- Buttons and Fasteners: Small items used for fastening clothes, such as buttons, snaps, hooks, and clasps. These items are functional but can also add decorative elements to apparel and accessories.
- Zippers and Slide Fasteners: Textile or metal fasteners for opening and closing clothing, bags, and other items. Zippers come in various lengths, materials, and colors, and are essential in garment construction.
- Artificial Flowers: Faux flowers made from fabric, plastic, or paper used for decoration on clothing, accessories, and crafts. Artificial flowers are popular in corsages, hats, and home decor.
- Sewing and Craft Needles: Needles for hand or machine sewing, knitting, and other craft purposes. Includes special needles for specific fabrics and threads.
- Pins and Safety Pins: Metal pins and safety pins used for temporarily holding fabric in place, securing clothing, and attaching decorations. These items are essential tools in sewing and fashion.
- Hair Accessories: Decorative items for hair, such as barrettes, hairpins, headbands, and hair ties. These accessories are both functional and decorative.
- Elastic Bands and Tape: Stretchy materials used for fitted garments, waistbands, and hair ties. Elastic bands add flexibility and support to clothing and accessories.
- Ornamental Beads and Sequins: Decorative elements used for embellishment on clothing, accessories, and crafts. Beads and sequins add sparkle and detail to fabrics and other items.
Examples of Items in Class 26:
- Lace and Embroidery:
- Lace Trim: Decorative edging for garments, curtains, and tablecloths.
- Embroidered Patches: Sew-on designs for jackets, bags, and uniforms.
- Appliqués: Embellished patches used for decorating fabrics.
- Ribbons and Bows:
- Satin Ribbons: Shiny, smooth ribbons used for gift wrapping and decoration.
- Grosgrain Ribbons: Textured ribbons often used in hair accessories and crafts.
- Organza Bows: Sheer fabric bows used on dresses and gifts.
- Buttons and Fasteners:
- Plastic Buttons: Commonly used for shirts and jackets.
- Metal Clasps: Used for securing bags, belts, and coats.
- Snap Fasteners: Press-stud closures for clothing and accessories.
- Zippers and Slide Fasteners:
- Invisible Zippers: Concealed zippers often used in dresses and skirts.
- Metal Zippers: Durable zippers for jackets, jeans, and bags.
- Plastic Zippers: Lightweight zippers for pouches, dresses, and home textiles.
- Artificial Flowers:
- Fabric Flowers: Used in millinery, corsages, and wedding decor.
- Plastic Flowers: Artificial flowers for hats, headbands, and craft projects.
- Silk Flowers: High-quality faux flowers used in arrangements and decorations.
- Sewing and Craft Needles:
- Sewing Needles: Needles for hand stitching fabrics.
- Knitting Needles: Needles for creating knitwear.
- Embroidery Needles: Needles with larger eyes for decorative threads.
- Pins and Safety Pins:
- Straight Pins: Used to hold fabric layers together during sewing.
- Safety Pins: Used for securing fabric, repairing clothing, and decorations.
- Dressmaker Pins: Pins with rounded heads for sewing and garment construction.
- Hair Accessories:
- Hairpins: Simple pins for holding hair in place.
- Barrettes: Decorative clips for styling and securing hair.
- Headbands: Worn around the head for both style and function.
- Elastic Bands and Tape:
- Elastic Waistbands: Sewn into pants, skirts, and activewear.