Adham Ziko

Cottonil

Cottonil is an Egyptian Holding Group specializing in the manufacture of underwear and cotton products. It was founded in 1999 by businessman Basel Somakia, Cottonil owns over 50% of Egypt's underwear market, with a sizable volume of investments. Since its establishment, the company has been the leading and the largest widespread home-wear and underwear brand in Egypt; providing high-quality cotton products at competitive prices. Cottonil has a vast distribution network that spans over 300 outlets around Egypt. It has also expanded its footprint into the European, Arab, and Middle East markets through its direct outlets and an extensive agent network worldwide. The company also has authorized distributors in 12 countries in the Arab region, including UAE, Jordan, KSA, Sudan, Morocco, and others. According to Egyptian market share evaluations, Cottonil is the leading cotton underwear brand in Egypt with approximately 50% of the market share and a workforce of more than 5,000 workers, across 4 factories in Egypt; including Gesr El Suez, 10th of Ramadan City, and Khanka Industrial City. Over the past years, Cottonil has been able to meet all the needs of the Egyptian family; by offering a wide variety of products, including; briefs, boxers, shorts, undershirts, seamless, sleepwear, towels, robes, and socks for men, women, youth, and kids, all made from the highest quality of cotton, that is suitable for all age groups and all members of the family.