Cotton On is an Australian retail chain known for its fast-fashion clothing for men women teenagers and children. It has almost 1500 stores in 12 countries and employs 17000 staff in Australia and internationally.Cotton On was founded in 1991 with the first store being opened in Geelong Australia.Cotton On is an Australian retail chain known for its fast-fashion clothing for men women teenagers and children. It has almost 1500 stores in 12 countries and employs 17000 staff in Australia and internationally.Cotton On was founded in 1991 with the first store being opened in Geelong Australia.