EMBROIDERING; TUFTING

Introduced: September 1968

Classification Context

Section:: TEXTILES; PAPER
Class:: SEWING; EMBROIDERING; TUFTING
Subclass:: EMBROIDERING; TUFTING

Description

D05C covers machines and methods for embroidering and tufting processes on textiles. This classification includes equipment for applying decorative stitches, threads, or yarn to fabric surfaces through mechanical embroidery, as well as tufting machinery that anchors loops or pile into backing materials. The scope encompasses both the mechanical apparatus and operational techniques for these ornamental and functional textile finishing methods. Related sewing machinery is classified separately under D05B.

Related Keywords

EMBROIDERINGKNOTS in tufting

9 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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D05C 1/00 Apparatus, devices, or tools for hand embroidering
D05C 11/00 Devices for guiding, feeding, handling, or treating the threads in embroidering machines; Machine needles; Operating or control mechanisms therefor
D05C 13/00 Auxiliary devices incorporated in embroidering machines, not otherwise provided for; Ancillary apparatus for use with embroidering machines
D05C 15/00 Making pile fabrics or articles having similar surface features by inserting loops into a base material
D05C 17/00 Embroidered or tufted products; Base fabrics specially adapted for embroidered work; Inserts for producing surface irregularities in embroidered products
D05C 3/00 General types of embroidering machines
D05C 5/00 Embroidering machines with arrangements for automatic control of a series of individual steps
D05C 7/00 Special-purpose or automatic embroidering machines
D05C 9/00 Appliances for holding or feeding the base fabric in embroidering machines

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class D05, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

JACK SEWING MACHINE COMPANY 1,314
JUKI CORPORATION 537
ZHEJIANG MAQI SEWING MACHINE COMPANY 534
GUANGDONG ESQUEL TEXTILES COMPANY 526
BROTHER INDUSTRIES 481
BULLMER ELECTROMECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 466
ZHEJIANG ZOJE SEWING MACHINE COMPANY 406
GUILIN ESQUEL TEXTILES COMPANY 402
TIANJIN RICHPEACE COMPUTERIZED MACHINERY COMPANY 352
JACK TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 298