What are Salla and Zid? A guide for Saudi founders

If you want to start a clothing brand in Saudi Arabia without buying stock, you need two things: a store where customers can buy, and a partner who prints and ships each order. Salla and Zid are two of the most common ways founders here build that store. This guide explains what they are, how they work with B7R Print, and what you can expect to earn per piece, so you can make your first decision with clear numbers in front of you.

What are Salla and Zid?

Salla and Zid are Saudi e-commerce platforms you use to build your store, and both connect to B7R Print so you can sell print on demand with no stock and no minimum.

Think of your store as the shop window and B7R Print as the workshop behind it. Your customer buys on your store, and a piece is printed only after that order comes in. You never hold stock or pay for pieces upfront.

This changes how you start. You don't need a warehouse, a bulk order or a big budget to test an idea. You need a design, a store and a selling price. To see the full flow from order to delivery, read how it works.

Why do Salla and Zid matter to a merchant in Saudi Arabia?

They are Saudi platforms built around selling into the Kingdom, so pairing them with B7R Print keeps your whole brand local, from the store to the print.

Every order is printed and shipped from Jeddah under your store name within 5 days at most inside the Kingdom. Your customer sees your brand, not ours. That is the base you need to build a clothing brand without a warehouse.

For a founder, this matters for three reasons:

• Your brand stays in front. The parcel arrives under your store name, so the customer remembers you.
• Your timing is clear. You can tell customers their order arrives within 5 days at most inside the Kingdom.
• Your risk stays low. Nothing is printed until someone pays, so you aren't left with unsold boxes.

How does Salla vs Shopify look for a founder in Saudi Arabia?

All three platforms (Salla, Zid and Shopify) connect to B7R Print, so pick the one you feel comfortable running every day, because printing and delivery stay the same whichever you choose.

Many founders spend weeks comparing Saudi e-commerce platforms before they sell a single piece. A simpler way is to ask where you want to spend your time managing orders, pages and customers. Then pick that one.

• Choose Salla or Zid if you want a Saudi platform for a store focused on the Kingdom.
• Choose Shopify if you already run a store there and want to add print on demand to it.
• Keep in mind that the catalogue, costs and the 5 days delivery inside the Kingdom do not change between platforms.

If you already chose Salla, our guide to print on demand for Salla stores walks you through it in more detail.

How do you start selling with Salla or Zid at the lowest cost?

Open a free B7R Print account, connect your store and publish your first product, with no stock and no minimum order.

1. Sign up to B7R Print. The account is free and you get SAR 30 welcome credit in your wallet.
2. Connect your store on Salla or Zid (or Shopify).
3. Pick a product, for example the essential T-shirt.
4. Upload your design to the front print area of 28 × 38 cm.
5. Set your selling price and publish it to your store.
6. Share your store. When a customer buys, the piece is printed in Jeddah and shipped under your store name.

That's the whole setup. You don't pay for samples in bulk or commit to a minimum quantity. The SAR 30 welcome credit gives you room to place an order of your own and see the quality before you promote your store widely.

Need help with setup? Email contact@b7r.sa or message us on WhatsApp at 966501699572. You can also find answers to common questions on our FAQ page.

How much do you earn per piece with B7R Print?

Your profit is your selling price minus the cost, and at the suggested prices it ranges from SAR 34 to SAR 94 per piece before shipping and tax.

Here is each product at its suggested price:

• Essential T-shirt: cost SAR 45, suggested price SAR 89, your profit SAR 44.
• Oversized T-shirt: cost SAR 55, suggested price SAR 119, your profit SAR 64.
• Hoodie: cost SAR 95, suggested price SAR 189, your profit SAR 94.
• Baby onesie: cost SAR 35, suggested price SAR 69, your profit SAR 34.
• Tote bag: cost SAR 30, suggested price SAR 65, your profit SAR 35.

Example: you list the oversized T-shirt on your Salla store at SAR 119. A customer orders one, the cost is SAR 55, and your estimated profit is SAR 64 before shipping and tax. You set the selling price yourself, so these figures are estimates, not a promise of sales.

Another example: you list the essential T-shirt on your Zid store at SAR 89. When a customer buys, the cost of SAR 45 is covered from your wallet, and your estimated profit is SAR 44 before shipping and tax. The piece is printed in Jeddah and reaches your customer within 5 days at most inside the Kingdom.

Because you control the selling price, you decide where your brand sits. The suggested prices are a starting point, not a rule.

Which product should you list first on your store?

Start with one or two pieces that fit your brand and your audience, then add more once you see what your customers order.

Here is what each product offers:

• The essential T-shirt and the oversized T-shirt come in White and Black, sizes S to 2XL.
• The hoodie comes in White and Black, sizes S to XL, with a soft lining and thumb holes.
• The baby onesie comes in White, sizes 0-3M to 12-18M.
• The tote bag comes in Beige, one size, in canvas with strong handles.

All five share the same front print area of 28 × 38 cm, so one design can work across your whole range.

A few ways to choose:

• Building a streetwear brand? Start with the oversized T-shirt in Black, then add the hoodie.
• Selling to young families? Start with the baby onesie and pair it with a matching essential T-shirt for parents.
• Want an everyday piece with a lower cost? Try the tote bag at a cost of SAR 30.
• Not sure yet? Start with the essential T-shirt. It comes in two colours and five sizes, which gives your customers plenty of choice.

Keep your first range small. One strong design on two products tells you more than ten designs nobody sees. Once orders come in, you'll know what to add next.

Browse the full range on our products page, then open your free account and publish your first piece to your store. If you'd like to talk it through first, contact us and we'll help you get set up.