Abstract: Superhydrophobic surfaces with unique water-repellent and self-cleaning properties have attracted signi?cant attention over the last decades. The practical applications of superhydrophobic surfaces depend on their matrix. Fibrous superhydrophobic surfaces have recently received much interest owing to their simple fabrication, the ease of raw materials availability, potential large-scale production by industrial techniques, and practical applications in many areas. Approaches to fiber-based superhydrophobic surfaces are described in this review, including layer-by-layer assembly, sol–gel processing, hydrothermal synthesis, coating with nanoparticle composites, and chemical vapor deposition etc. Multifunctionalization and future trends in superhydrophobic surfaces are envisioned.