August 24, 2026 by Amit Kumar
Class 22 includes flexible textile and fibrous articles used for binding, covering, carrying, or sheltering.
Goods covered under this class generally include:
Classification principle: If the product is a rope, net, covering, or flexible container made of textile or fibrous material, it generally falls within Class 22.
As per the Nice Classification updates 2026, the following clarifications are particularly relevant to Class 22:
High-strength synthetic ropes, recyclable transport sacks, and modular tent systems are now more clearly classified in Class 22.
Practical takeaway: Emphasize the functional nature of the article as a binding, covering, or carrying item.
The following goods are excluded from Class 22, despite frequent misclassification:
Classification Data is based on the Latest Nice Classification at, https://www.wipo.int/en/web/classification-nice