This paper focuses on patterns of head nouns in Chinese scholars' paper titles published in English textile journals and the construction of interpersonal function in comparison with those of foreign scholars writing.The study shows that Chinese scholars prefer four groups of head noun patterns,namely,Construction,Fragrance,Study and Effect,among which the Fragrance and Study groups are significantly different from the patterns in foreign scholars' paper.Furthermore,the head noun patterns were found to highlight research process or method,spotlight properties of research objects,reiterate the academic nature and to emphasize the effect of research,facilitating identity of Chinese scholars in the circle of Textile Science.This research explores the unique features of the head nouns in paper titles written by Chinese scholars,seeking an enlightenment in teaching English academic writing as well as the publishing in English journals.