The present paper describes briefly the harm of electromagnetic radiation and the mechanism of electromagnetic shielding material and it focuses on the application and research progress of electromagnetic shielding fabric, electromagnetic shielding polymer and electromagnetic shielding architecture and decoration material made by metal fiber and predicts the development of electromagnetic shielding material in the future. It points out that great attention should be paid to developing an advanced, high-property, low-consumption and green-environment-protection electromagnetic shielding materials with high absorption and low reflection and transmission. Furthermore, it considers that the internal composition and structure need optimizing and the forming process needs improving in order to enhance shielding effectiveness