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Kotn

Kotn is a Toronto-based ethical apparel and home brand making Egyptian-cotton basics. It works directly with cotton farmers in Egypt's Nile Delta, operates as a Certified B Corporation, and directs proceeds toward building schools in its farming communities. It sells online and through its own retail stores across Canada.

Ethical apparelTorontoFounded 2015kotn.com

The people

Benjamin SehlCo-founder · 1 TechTO talk
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Rami HelaliCo-founder & CEOprofile coming
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Mackenzie YeatesCo-founderprofile coming

What they build

Egyptian cotton basicsT-shirts and everyday apparel made from Egyptian cotton sourced directly from farmers in the Nile Delta.Product page ↗
HomeBedding, towels and home textiles built on the same directly-sourced Egyptian cotton supply chain.Product page ↗

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About

Kotn was founded in Toronto in 2015 by Rami Helali, Benjamin Sehl and Mackenzie Yeates to make high-quality, affordable basics from Egyptian cotton sourced directly from Nile Delta farmers. The company is a Certified B Corporation and directs proceeds toward building schools in its farming communities in Egypt. It has expanded steadily, opening its fifth Canadian store in Toronto's Leslieville in 2023 and continuing to grow its retail footprint across Canada and into the United States.

Backers

No outside institutional backers were confirmed in sourced coverage; Kotn is a founder-led Certified B Corporation.

Some figures are founder-stated, not independently confirmed

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Quick answers

What is Kotn?

Kotn is a Toronto ethical apparel and home brand that makes Egyptian-cotton basics, sourcing directly from Nile Delta farmers and operating as a Certified B Corporation that funds schools in its farming communities.

Is Kotn still operating?

Yes. As of 2026 Kotn continues to operate, selling online and through its own retail stores across Canada, with expansion into the United States.

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