Abstract: Irradiation cross-linking is an important part of irradiation technology. The development of irradiation cross-linking patent was reviewed in this paper, and its application in textile industry including flame retardant chemical fibers was also discussed. The authors also point out that as a cold processing technique, irradiation cross-linking technology will have a potential application prospect in textile industry owning to several advantages, such as energy-saving, environment friendly, easy to industrial production,etc.

Key words: cross-linking technology; patent; textile; application