Coated textiles are specialized textiles, which are prepared by overlaying a layer of polymer or resin on a fabric. This process improves its strength, durability, water, and chemical resistance. The whole operation of textile coating can transform the regular textiles into industrial textiles. Textile coatings are usually prepared from natural fibers like *cotton* and *synthetic fibers* like polyester, nylon, and fiberglass; the choice of material would depend on its stability.

The modern textile coating processes involve techniques such as knife-over-roll coating, dip coating, hot melt coating, and extrusion coating that provide control over finalized textile coatings in terms of texture and adhesive ability. Based on the application, textile coatings can be prepared using polyurethane (PU), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), silicone-based materials, or fluoropolymer-based materials accordingly.

Coated textiles have many applications in the industrial, automobile, healthcare, protective, and architectural segments. These include tarpaulins, upholstery, raincoats, conveyor belts, and inflatable construction. According to the type of coating and the application, coated textiles typically come in the following categories: single-sided, double-sided, and laminated types, offering flexibility, protection, and aesthetics simultaneously. By developing the concept of textile coating, the technical gap between comfort and extreme functionality is overcome to render the best results to the fabrics.