Abstract: In this paper, based on analyzing the impacts of the fashion industry on the development of fabric, the new models of developing fabric with fashion as the driver were proposed. For example, they can be led by apparel brands, guided by lifestyle, inspired by new technology and guided by culture. It also expressed the hope that the fabric development in China will step into the ranks of fashion as soon as possible and the situation in which fabric development has been regarded as pure technical issue for a long time will be changed

Key words: fabric development; fashion; model of fabric development