Infrared radiative coatings have been used in more and more fields in industry due to its energy saving effect.The mechanism of energy saving of infrared radiative coatings was introduced.Most radiative agent and bonder agent compositions were described and present research status of infrared radiative coatings was discussed.Trend of development and application prospect of infrared radiative coatings were also analyzed.The results show that the development of infrared radiative coatings has stepped into a new stage of super thin,composite compositions and multiple functions.With the progressive research and development of coating technology,infrared radiative coatings are believed to have more wide applications.