Hernia is one of the common diseases of the abdominal wall, and hernia repair surgery is the most common clinical procedure for treating such diseases. Both open surgery and laparoscopic hernia repair usually require the use of a hernia mesh. Different patch materials have different characteristics and indications. With the continuous advancement and development of material science, hundreds of types of hernia patches have been applied clinically. The purpose of this article is to introduce and analyze the current research progress and clinical application benefits of various types of hernia mesh materials, and to look forward to the future development direction.