What Products Are in Trademark Class 25? (Real Examples for Clothing Brands)

Let’s be honest: when people ask about Trademark Class 25, they’re usually not asking because they love trademark law.

They’re asking because they’re trying to build something real.

Maybe you’re launching a Shopify clothing brand.
Maybe you’ve been selling on Etsy and suddenly your products started going viral.
Maybe you’re a streetwear brand getting ready for your first drop.
Or maybe you’re an Amazon private label seller who just realized your brand name is starting to matter.

And then you hit the same wall everyone hits:

“What products are actually in Class 25?”

Because the internet makes it sound simple:
Class 25 = clothing.

But when you’re running a real brand, it quickly gets messy.
Clothing brands rarely sell only clothing.

They sell hats.
They sell shoes.
They sell tote bags.
They sell jewelry.
They sell “merch.”
They sell lifestyle.

And only part of that belongs in Class 25.

So in this guide, I’ll walk you through Class 25 like a real person would — not like a trademark dictionary.

Quick Answer: What Does Trademark Class 25 Cover?

Trademark Class 25 covers three categories:

• Clothing
• Footwear
• Headwear

That’s it.

But the range inside those three categories is huge — and that’s where the confusion starts.

The Real Question People Mean to Ask

When someone searches:

• “Trademark class for hoodies”
• “Is activewear Class 25?”
• “Trademark class for hats”
• “What class is streetwear?”

What they’re really asking is:

“If I file in Class 25, will my trademark actually protect what I’m selling?”

And the answer is:

✅ yes, if your products are wearable goods
❌ no, if your “fashion products” include other categories like bags, jewelry, cosmetics, or retail services

Let’s Start With Clothing (The Easy Part)

If your brand sells actual clothing, Class 25 is usually correct.

And yes, that includes more than just “shirts.”

It includes basically anything wearable, such as:

• t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts
• jeans, pants, shorts, skirts
• dresses, coats, jackets
• underwear, socks, swimwear
• activewear and gym sets

So if you sell clothing, you’re almost certainly in the right place.

But here’s a subtle detail people miss:

The USPTO cares about what the goods are — not what your brand calls them.

For example, your website might say:

• “premium streetwear”
• “luxury basics”
• “performance apparel”

But your trademark application needs to describe goods in a way the USPTO accepts.

That’s why the USPTO ID Manual matters so much

Footwear: Still Class 25 (Almost Always)

Footwear is one of the simplest categories.

If it’s a shoe, it’s almost always Class 25.

Sneakers? Class 25.
Boots? Class 25.
Sandals? Class 25.
Slippers? Class 25.

Even if you brand them as:

• “performance sneakers”
• “luxury footwear”
• “handmade shoes”

…it still stays in Class 25.

This is why a lot of sneaker brands file in Class 25 first.

Headwear: More Than Just Hats

Headwear is also Class 25.

And it includes more than what most people think of as “hats.”

Examples:

• baseball caps
• beanies
• bucket hats
• visors
• headbands
• bandanas (when used as headwear)

So if your brand sells hats and caps, Class 25 is still your class.

Where It Gets Confusing: “Merch”

This is where Class 25 starts turning into a trap.

Because people file a trademark when they start selling merch, and they assume:

merch = clothing

But merch is rarely just clothing.

Here’s a super common scenario:

You’re a creator or small brand and you sell:

• hoodies
• hats
• stickers
• tote bags
• mugs
• phone cases

Only the hoodies and hats are Class 25.

Everything else belongs in different classes.

The Most Common “Fashion Brand” Mistake

This one is so common it deserves its own section.

A brand sells clothing… and then they add bags.

Or they add jewelry.

Or they add perfume.

And they assume it’s all “fashion.”

But trademark classes don’t work like that.

A clothing brand can absolutely sell:

• bags
• jewelry
• perfume

…but if you want your trademark to protect those categories, you may need additional classes.

What Is NOT in Trademark Class 25? (Even if You Sell It)

Here are the top things that fashion brands sell that are not Class 25:

❌ Bags, wallets, backpacks

Usually Class 18.

❌ Jewelry and watches

Usually Class 14.

❌ Perfume and cosmetics

Usually Class 3.

❌ Sunglasses

Often Class 9.

❌ Online store / retail services

Usually Class 35.

And Class 35 is a big one for Shopify and Amazon sellers.

The Filing Mistake That Costs People the Most Money

Here’s the part nobody wants to hear:

Filing in the wrong class doesn’t just “delay things.”
It can cost you an entire new filing.

Because USPTO fees are typically per class and not refundable.

And in many cases, you can’t simply “add” a class later to the same application in the way people assume.

So the real risk isn’t just a delay — it’s paying twice.

How to Use This Article If You’re Actually Filing

Here’s the most practical workflow:

Step 1 — Make a list of your products

Not the vibe. Not the aesthetic.
The actual products.

Step 2 — Group them by what they are

• wearable = likely Class 25
• accessories = maybe Class 18 or 14
• cosmetics = Class 3
• tech accessories = Class 9

Step 3 — Decide if retail services matter

If your business is mainly:

• Shopify
• Amazon
• Etsy
• a marketplace storefront

…Class 35 might be part of your strategy.

Step 4 — Confirm the wording in the USPTO ID Manual

Because the wording matters almost as much as the class itself.

USPTO ID Manual

Helpful Resources (Official Links)

If you want the official sources:

• USPTO Trademark ID Manual
• USPTO Trademark Basics
• WIPO Nice Classification

Related TrademarkFactory Services (Internal Links)

If you’re planning to file a trademark for a clothing brand, these pages are the most relevant:

• Trademark Search & Assessment
• Trademark Filing & Registration
• Office Action Response
• Statement of Use Filings
• Trademark Monitoring

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