Personal thermal management through radiative cooling and heating is a promising approach for maintaining thermal comfort and reducing energy consumption in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. This review explores the principles, design strategies, and applications of personal radiative thermal management (PRTM), focusing on radiative cooling, heating, and dual-mode thermoregulation. PRTM offers high efficiency and flexibility in regulating heat transfer, making it a viable alternative to traditional HVAC systems. The review discusses the underlying radiation heat transfer mechanisms, fabrication methods of textiles, and various indoor and outdoor applications based on their functional capabilities. It also addresses the current challenges and potential solutions in PRTM, emphasizing the importance of material design and performance evaluation. Advanced textile materials for PRTM are categorized into three types: IR transparent, solar reflective, and improved IR emissive materials. IR transparent materials allow for efficient radiative cooling by transmitting the human body's infrared radiation to the environment. Solar reflective materials are designed to block solar radiation, reducing heat gain in outdoor environments. Improved IR emissive materials enhance radiative cooling by increasing the emissivity of the textile surface. The review highlights the development of nanoPE-based textiles, which exhibit high IR transparency and good thermal performance. These materials have been optimized for various applications, including radiative cooling, solar reflection, and coloration. The review also discusses the integration of photonic structures and composite textiles to enhance thermal management and wearability. Overall, PRTM represents a significant advancement in personal thermal management, offering a sustainable and efficient solution for maintaining thermal comfort in diverse environments.Personal thermal management through radiative cooling and heating is a promising approach for maintaining thermal comfort and reducing energy consumption in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. This review explores the principles, design strategies, and applications of personal radiative thermal management (PRTM), focusing on radiative cooling, heating, and dual-mode thermoregulation. PRTM offers high efficiency and flexibility in regulating heat transfer, making it a viable alternative to traditional HVAC systems. The review discusses the underlying radiation heat transfer mechanisms, fabrication methods of textiles, and various indoor and outdoor applications based on their functional capabilities. It also addresses the current challenges and potential solutions in PRTM, emphasizing the importance of material design and performance evaluation. Advanced textile materials for PRTM are categorized into three types: IR transparent, solar reflective, and improved IR emissive materials. IR transparent materials allow for efficient radiative cooling by transmitting the human body's infrared radiation to the environment. Solar reflective materials are designed to block solar radiation, reducing heat gain in outdoor environments. Improved IR emissive materials enhance radiative cooling by increasing the emissivity of the textile surface. The review highlights the development of nanoPE-based textiles, which exhibit high IR transparency and good thermal performance. These materials have been optimized for various applications, including radiative cooling, solar reflection, and coloration. The review also discusses the integration of photonic structures and composite textiles to enhance thermal management and wearability. Overall, PRTM represents a significant advancement in personal thermal management, offering a sustainable and efficient solution for maintaining thermal comfort in diverse environments.