et Fashion designer of the week: CottonBall

Cairo – 20 August 2017: CottonBall was founded in 2013 by two Egyptian entrepreneurs, Ahmed Habib and Zena Sallam. The brand offers a variety of basic t-shirts in all colors, shapes and sizes. All of their products are made in Egypt using the finest cotton.

Rather than focusing on their logo, image and brand, CottonBall focuses on the product itself and its material. They thrive on both the local and international markets. By keeping their production in Egypt, they are supporting local manufacturers and providing job opportunities to lots of Egyptian families. Their long term aim is to expand internationally and to bring back the glory of the Egyptian cotton industry.





Ahmed Habib, CEO of CottonBall, graduated with bachelor’s degrees in General Management and Supply Chain Management from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in the U.S. He is also an active member of Cairo Angels, as he supports young startups and the entrepreneurial society in Egypt.

Meanwhile, Zena Sallam, chief creative officer of Cotton Ball, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the American University in Cairo in 2008.