The work aims to summarize the research progress of infrared stealth protection materials in China and abroad in recent years and prospect the future development. Based on infrared detection technology and infrared stealth principle, a series of materials with excellent performance, such as low emissivity materials, temperature control materials, cooperative composite materials and emerging materials, were introduced. Infrared stealth could be realized by reducing the surface temperature and emissivity of the object. The infrared stealth protection materials developed on the basis of these two aspects had good stealth effect. Different types of infrared stealth materials have different characteristics and have been widely used in military equipment, fabrics, and other fields. However, there are still some shortcomings. In the future, further optimization should be carried out according to different application environment requirements to meet the needs of modern warfare.