Thread Report

Cotton On: June 2026

Cotton On sits in the middle of the pack with an average of 57.1% natural fibre across 762 products — a mix of natural and synthetic. About 22.6% of products are polyester-heavy, a notable but not dominant share. 33.3% of products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). The most common fibre across Cotton On products is Cotton, appearing in 55.6% of items.

762Products Analyzed
57.1%Avg Natural Fibre
22.6%Polyester-Heavy
33.3%Nearly All-Natural

Natural Fibre Distribution

762Products
  • Synthetic

    <30% natural fibre · 238 products

    31.2%
  • Blend

    30–85% natural fibre · 228 products

    29.9%
  • Natural

    85–100% natural fibre · 296 products

    38.8%

Top Fibres by Frequency

Cotton
55.6%
Elastane
41.9%
Polyester
41.3%
Viscose
17.2%
Polyamide
8.3%

Fabric by Category — June 2026

CategoryProductsAvg Natural %
Jeans3695.6%
T-Shirt9083.6%
Shirt3373.9%
Dress7063.2%
Hoodie2759.6%
Skirt4849.2%
Sweater832%
Jacket3023.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cotton On clothing made of?

Based on our analysis of 762 Cotton On products, the average garment is 57.1% natural fibre. The most common single fibre is Cotton (in 55.6% of products). The remaining material is typically synthetic — polyester, polyamide, or acrylic.

Is Cotton On cotton?

Sometimes — cotton appears in 55.6% of the 762 Cotton On products we analyzed, but it's usually blended with synthetics. Only 33.3% of items are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre), so check the composition before assuming a piece is pure cotton.

Is Cotton On 100% cotton?

Effectively no. We didn't find any Cotton On products that are 100% cotton (or near-pure, 95%+) in our database. Cotton at Cotton On is almost always blended with elastane, polyester, or other fibres.

How much polyester does Cotton On use?

22.6% of Cotton On products are polyester-heavy, meaning polyester makes up 50% or more of the garment. This is below average for fast fashion retailers.

Is Cotton On mostly synthetic?

22.6% of Cotton On products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester). Average natural fibre content is 57.1%, so the rest of the catalog is mixed.

Does Cotton On use natural fabrics?

33.3% of Cotton On products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). A decent portion of their range avoids synthetic fibres entirely.

Is Cotton On sustainable in terms of fabric?

Fabric composition is one factor in sustainability. With an average of 57.1% natural fibre, Cotton On is about average on this measure. Natural fibres generally biodegrade and shed fewer microplastics than synthetics.

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