Today textiles are no more limited for wearing purpose only. The technological developments in recent years have developed technical textiles material, which can be used in various industries like automobile, advertising, agriculture, civil constructions, environmental protection, chemical, electronic, geo-textile, industrial coverings, medicals, printing, space, etc. This paper highlights the various textile material, their properties, manufacturing and application with special emphasis on role of textile material as an electromagnetic and electrostatic discharge protective device.