What Class 24 covers
Class 24 covers textiles and substitutes for textiles, household linen, and curtains of textile or plastic.
Class 24 is a goods class (Classes 1–34 cover goods).
Examples of goods in Class 24
- Fabrics and textile piece goods
- Bed linen, sheets and duvet covers
- Blankets and throws
- Towels
- Curtains
- Table linen and napkins (textile)
- Sleeping bag liners
- Textile wall hangings
- Printed fabrics
- Flags and banners of textile
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 24
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Clothing | Class 25 — Clothing, footwear & headwear |
| Mattresses and pillows | Class 20 — Furniture |
| Carpets and rugs | Class 27 — Carpets & floor coverings |
| Paper napkins | Class 16 — Paper goods & printed matter |
Who files in Class 24
Fabric traders, home-textile and bedding brands, hotel-linen suppliers and curtain companies.
Filing tip
Bedding brands commonly pair Class 24 with Class 20 (pillows, mattresses).
Classes often filed with Class 24
Filing Class 24 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 24 (AED 750 examination, AED 750 publication, AED 5,000 registration). See the UAE fee guide and how to register in the UAE.