Hydrogel materials are widely used due to their excellent hydrophilicity,biocompatibility,adjustable biomimetic properties,etc.However,their inherent non-uniform microstructure and low-density molecular chains make their mechanical properties poor,which limits their practical applications.The preparation of hydrogel materials with high mechanical strength yet toughness has been a challenge for research in this field.As composites are constantly developing in the direction of functionalization and intelligence,the introduction of polymer hydrogels into the textile field for the preparation of gel-based textile composites not only improves the defects of gel materials,but also gives textiles excellent properties and broadens their potential application prospects.This paper reviews the research progress of hydrogel textile composites,focusing on the design strategy of hydrogel-based textile composites and their enhanced mechanical and antimicrobial properties,discusses the application progress of the composites in the fields of oil-water separation,medical dressings,wearable electronic devices,and flame-retardant protection,and the future research direction is also prospected.