This review delves into the intricate relationship between thermal models, function-oriented design principles, and practical applications in personal radiative thermal management (PRTM). It provides an in-depth discussion on design strategies for radiative cooling, heating, and dual-mode modulating textiles, offering practical insights for application. The review examines the prospects and challenges of PRTM textiles, proposing potential solutions and future directions for the field. Thermal comfort is crucial for human health and well-being, and maintaining it can significantly reduce energy consumption in building HVAC systems. Personal thermal management (PTM) aims to regulate heat and moisture transfer within the human body, clothing, and skin. PRTM, driven by advancements in nano/micro-materials and energy science, demonstrates high radiative heat transfer efficiency and ease of regulation. However, it is less considered in traditional textiles, and there is a gap in our understanding of PRTM. The review covers advanced textile materials and technologies for PRTM, including radiation heat transfer mechanisms, fabrication methods, and various indoor/outdoor applications. It discusses the design principles of radiative cooling, heating, and dual-mode thermoregulation textiles, highlighting the importance of optimizing optical properties such as emissivity, transmittance, and reflectance. Key topics include: - **Radiation Heat Transfer Models and Regulation Principles**: Introduces heat transfer models of the human body and discusses regulatory principles for different material types and structures. - **Advanced Textile Materials for Radiative Cooling**: Categorizes materials into IR transparent, solar reflective, and improved IR emissive categories, detailing fabrication methods, material structures, and thermal performance. - **Evaluation of Personal Radiative Heat Transfer**: Discusses methods for evaluating the thermal performance of advanced textiles, including simulated skin and actual human body tests. The review emphasizes the potential of PRTM for energy savings and thermal comfort, while also addressing current challenges and future trends in the field.This review delves into the intricate relationship between thermal models, function-oriented design principles, and practical applications in personal radiative thermal management (PRTM). It provides an in-depth discussion on design strategies for radiative cooling, heating, and dual-mode modulating textiles, offering practical insights for application. The review examines the prospects and challenges of PRTM textiles, proposing potential solutions and future directions for the field. Thermal comfort is crucial for human health and well-being, and maintaining it can significantly reduce energy consumption in building HVAC systems. Personal thermal management (PTM) aims to regulate heat and moisture transfer within the human body, clothing, and skin. PRTM, driven by advancements in nano/micro-materials and energy science, demonstrates high radiative heat transfer efficiency and ease of regulation. However, it is less considered in traditional textiles, and there is a gap in our understanding of PRTM. The review covers advanced textile materials and technologies for PRTM, including radiation heat transfer mechanisms, fabrication methods, and various indoor/outdoor applications. It discusses the design principles of radiative cooling, heating, and dual-mode thermoregulation textiles, highlighting the importance of optimizing optical properties such as emissivity, transmittance, and reflectance. Key topics include: - **Radiation Heat Transfer Models and Regulation Principles**: Introduces heat transfer models of the human body and discusses regulatory principles for different material types and structures. - **Advanced Textile Materials for Radiative Cooling**: Categorizes materials into IR transparent, solar reflective, and improved IR emissive categories, detailing fabrication methods, material structures, and thermal performance. - **Evaluation of Personal Radiative Heat Transfer**: Discusses methods for evaluating the thermal performance of advanced textiles, including simulated skin and actual human body tests. The review emphasizes the potential of PRTM for energy savings and thermal comfort, while also addressing current challenges and future trends in the field.