The invention relates to a carboxymethyl chitosan/ polyvinyl alcohol porous composite material, which comprises the following raw materials in percentage by weight: 4 to 22 percent of carboxymethyl chitosan, 10 to 30 percent of polyvinyl alcohol, 3 to 5 percent of acetic acid, 5 to 10 percent of inorganic acid, 5 to 10 percent of cross-linking agent, 1 to 5 percent of foaming agent, 0.5 to 2 percent of antibacterial agent, 1 to 5 percent of softening agent and the like. A preparation method for the composite material comprises the following steps of: stirring the polyvinyl alcohol till full dissolution, pouring the dissolved polyvinyl alcohol into the dissolved carboxymethyl chitosan, adding the inorganic acid, the cross-linking agent, the foaming agent, the softening agent and the antibacterial agent, heating the solution to the temperature of between 90 and 100 DEG C, pouring the solution into a die, continuously reacting the solution for 6 to 9 hours at the temperature of between 60 and 100 DEG C, cooling the product, and repeatedly washing the product by using distilled water. The prepared material has the characteristics of good biocompatibility, excellent antibacterial effect, strong solution absorption, biodegradability, good attachment to the skin and the like, is quick in hemostasis, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, has the function of promoting wound healing, and is suitable for making various wound dressings.