DELTA WOODSIDE INDUSTRIES INC /SC/
10-K, 1998-09-25
BROADWOVEN FABRIC MILLS, COTTON
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                          UNITED STATES
               SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                     Washington, D.C. 20549
                                
                            FORM 10-K

[ X ]  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended June 27, 1998

                               OR
                                
[   ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
        SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ___________ to ____________

Commission File Number 1-10095

                 DELTA WOODSIDE INDUSTRIES, INC.
          (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

       South Carolina                           57-0535180
  (State of Incorporation)         (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

233 N. Main Street,  Suite 200
  Greenville, South Carolina
29601
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)

                                             864/232-8301

               (Registrant's telephone number, including area
code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

                                         Name of each exchange
             Title of each class                     on which
registered

     Common Stock, Par Value $.01               New York Stock
Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

                       Title of each class

                              None





Indicate by check mark whether the registrant:  (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.

                 Yes    X                  No _____

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers
pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (229.405 of this chapter)
is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to be best of
registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-
K or any amendment to this Form 10-K [    ].

The aggregate market value of the common equity held by non-
affiliates of the registrant as of September 15, 1998 was :

     Common Stock, $.01 par value  -  $51,738,989

The number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's
classes of Common Stock, as of September 15, 1998 was:

     Common Stock, par value $.01 -  24,657,850

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: Portions of the Company's
Annual Report to shareholders for the fiscal year ended June 27,
1998 are incorporated by reference into Parts I and II.

Portions of the Company's definitive Proxy Statement to be filed
pursuant to Regulation 14A for the annual shareholders' meeting
to be held on November 24, 1998 are incorporated by reference
into Part III.
Item I Business

General

     Delta Woodside Industries, Inc. ("Delta Woodside" or the
"Company") is a South Carolina corporation with its principal
executive offices located at 233 North Main Street, Suite 200,
Greenville, South Carolina 29601 (telephone number:  864-232-
8301).  All references herein to Delta Woodside or the Company
refer to Delta Woodside Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

     In the third quarter of fiscal year 1998, the Company has
adopted the segment reporting provisions of Financial Accounting
Standard 131.  This standard requires the Company to report
segment information for divisions whose operating results are
regularly reviewed by the chief operating officer.  The Company
has three segments in continuing operations: Delta Mills
Marketing Company, Duck Head Apparel Company and Delta Apparel
Company.

     During fiscal 1998 the Company made the decision to exit the
knit textile market by closing its Stevcoknit Fabrics Company
operating division.  The company also made the decision to exit
the fitness equipment business and is seeking a buyer for its
Nautilus International business.  Stevcoknit Fabrics Company and
Nautilus International have been reclassified and reported as
discontinued operations.

     Delta Mills Marketing Company produces a range of cotton,
synthetic and blended finished and unfinished woven products
which are sold for the ultimate production of apparel, home
furnishings, and other products.  Duck Head Apparel produces
woven and knit apparel, including the "Duck Head" (Reg.
Trademark) line of casualwear marketed primarily in the
Southeastern United States to department stores and specialty
apparel retailers.  The Company also operates 28 retail apparel
outlet stores that sell primarily closeout and irregular "Duck
Head" products.  Delta Apparel manufactures and sells T-shirts,
fleece goods and sportswear to distributors, screen printers and
private label accounts.  The Company has operations in 13 states,
Costa Rica and Honduras, and has approximately 6,000 employees.

     Delta Woodside Industries, Inc. is the successor by merger
to Delta Woodside Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation that
was incorporated in 1986 and whose subsidiaries' businesses were
acquired beginning in 1984.  The corporation that is now Delta
Woodside Industries, Inc. was incorporated in 1972.

Products, Marketing and Manufacturing

     The Company produces woven textile fabrics through its Delta
Mills Marketing  Company operating division.  It conducts its
branded and non-branded apparel operations through the "Duck
Head" and "Delta Apparel" (Reg. Trademarks) divisions
respectively.  The Company also licenses the use of the "Duck
Head" trademark.  Each division has its own management and
employees and operates independently of the other divisions under
the overall direction of the Company's executive officers.
Intersegment sales accounted for no more than approximately 2% of
net sales in any segment for fiscal 1998, 1997, and 1996.
Item I (Continued)

     Textile fabrics produced  for sale, by the Company, are
woven and are manufactured from cotton, wool or synthetic fibers
or from synthetic filament yarns. Knit fabrics are manufactured
by the Company, using cotton and polyester cotton blend yarns for
use in its knit apparel operations.  Cotton and wool are
purchased from numerous suppliers.  Synthetic fibers and
synthetic filament yarns are purchased from a smaller number of
competitive suppliers.  The Company spins the major portion of
the spun yarns used in its weaving  and knitting operations.  In
manufacturing these yarns, the cotton and synthetic fibers,
either separately or in blends, are carded (fibers straightened
and oriented) and then spun into yarn.  The Company combs
(removing short fibers) some cotton fiber to make high quality
yarns.  In other fabrics, filament yarns are used.  The spun or
filament yarn is then woven into fabric on looms or knitted into
fabric on knitting machines.  The unfinished fabric at this stage
is referred to as greige goods.  Greige goods are typically sold
to converters to enhance the fabric through finishing techniques
and sell it to manfacturers of apparel, home furnishings and
other products.   Finished fabric refers to fabric that has been
treated by washing, bleaching, dyeing and applying certain
chemical finishes. Finished apparel fabric is ready to be cut and
sewn into garments.  Finished fabrics generally have
significantly higher margins than greige goods.

     The Company sells its woven fabrics primarily to numerous
apparel manufacturers and apparel resellers.  Apparel products
are sold primarily to department stores and specialty retailers
under the Company's "Duck Head" label, to private label apparel
resellers, and to distributors and screen printers.

Delta Mills Marketing Segment

     The Company sells a broad range of fabrics primarily to
branded apparel manufacturers and resellers, including Levi
Strauss, Haggar Corp., the Wranglerr and Leer divisions of V.F.
Corporation, Farah Incorporated, Kellwood Company, Liz Claiborne,
Inc. and private label apparel manufacturers for J.C. Penney
Company, Inc., Sears Roebuck & Company, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.,
and other retailers.  The Company believes that it is a leading
producer of cotton pants-weight woven fabric used in the
manufacture of casual slacks such as Levi Strauss' Dockersr and
Haggar Corp.'s Wrinkle-Freer.  Other apparel items manufactured
with the Company's woven fabrics include women's chinos pants,
women's blazers, career apparel (uniforms) and battle dress
camouflage military uniforms.   Net sales of woven fabrics were
$342 million, $336 million, and $294 million during fiscal 1998,
1997, and 1996 respectively.

     Delta Mills Marketing Company has focused its marketing
efforts on building close relationships with major apparel
companies that have broad distribution channels and that the
Company believes have positioned themselves for long term growth.
The division's marketing efforts focus on four primary apparel
manufacturing groups: women's apparel, including fashion apparel;
men's apparel; career apparel and uniforms; and military and
other government uniforms and apparel.  The woven fabrics
division sells and distributes its fabrics through a marketing
office based in New York City (which serves the United States,
Canadian and Mexican markets),

Item I (Continued)

with sales agents also operating from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas,
Los Angeles, San Francisco and Mexico.

Approximately 70% of the division's fabric sales are made from
cotton or cotton/synthetic blends, while approximately 30% of
such sales are made from spun synthetics and other natural
fibers, including various blends of rayon, polyester and wool.
Woven fabrics are generally produced and shipped pursuant to
specific purchase orders, which minimizes the Company's
uncommitted inventory levels.  The divisions production of cotton
and cotton/synthetic blend finished woven fabrics is largely
vertically integrated, with the division performing most of its
own spinning, weaving and finishing.  The production of spun
synthetic finished woven fabrics is fully vertically integrated,
with various plants in the division performing  spinning,
weaving, and finishing operations.  In the production of military
fabrics, the Company purchases a portion of its greige goods
needs and finishes this fabric to specifications.  The woven
fabrics division is currently operating its manufacturing
facilities at near full capacity.

     The division also produces a variety of unfinished light-
weight woven fabrics that are ultimately used in the manufacture
of apparel (including blouses, dresses and suit linings), home
furnishings (including shower curtains) and medical tape.
Fabrics include filament acetate, textured polyester and other
"semi-fancy" fabrics of more complicated construction.  The
unfinished woven fabrics operation is operating at less than full
capacity.

Raw Materials

     Delta Mills Marketing Company's principle raw material is
cotton, although it also spins polyester, wool, linen fiber,
acrylic, nylon and rayon fibers and weaves filament acetate and
textured polyester.  Polyester is obtained primarily from three
major suppliers, all of whom provide competitive prices.
Polyester and rayon are currently at the lowest prices the
Company has paid since fiscal year 1993.  There can be no
assurance, however, that this trend will continue.  During fiscal
year 1998, the Company's average price per pound of cotton
purchased and consumed (including freight, carrying cost and cost
for the relatively high amount of premium cotton the Company
uses) was $.817, compared to $.833 in fiscal year 1997 and as
compared to $.944 in fiscal year 1996.  In fiscal year 1999 the
company expects to use approximately  98 million pounds of cotton
(including approximately  28 million pounds of premium cotton)
and  12 million pounds of polyester in its manufacture of yarn
for woven textiles.  The company has contracted to purchase about
64% of its expected cotton requirements for fiscal year 1999.
The percentage of the Company's cotton requirements that the
Company fixes each year varies depending upon the Company's
forecast of future cotton prices.  The Company believes that
recent cotton prices have enabled it to contract for cotton at
prices that will permit it to be competitive with other companies
in the United States textile industry when the cotton purchased
for future use is put into production.  To the extent that cotton
prices decrease before the Company uses these future purchases,
the Company could be materially and adversely affected as there
can be no assurance that it would be able to pass along these
increased cost to its customers.
Item I (Continued)

Duck Head Apparel Segment

     Duck Head produces collections of men's and boy's casual
apparel sold under the "Duck Head" label, including pants,
shorts, shirts, and accessories.  This division also sells a
relatively
small amount of men's and boy's woven uniforms, sportswear and
casualwear under the private labels of its customers.  The
division also licenses various other categories of apparel and
accessories, through an affiliated company.

     "Duck Head" labeled products are primarily marketed by
employed sales staff to regional and national retailers.  The
"Duck Head" trademark has been associated with apparel since 1865
and has been historically distributed in the Southeastern  United
States.  The Company  acquired the brand in February 1989.  The
Company has recently capitalized on the rise in popularity of the
brand and expanded its marketing efforts in department stores.
The division opened its first in-store Duck Head shop in April
1997 and now has installed over 500 men's and 200 boy's shops in
major department stores.  The "shop" display format of the entire
Duck Headline utilizes dedicated retail floor space in the
sportswear department positioned with other national brands.
Gross sales of "Duck Head" labeled products were approximately
$92 million, $90 million, and $79 million during fiscal 1998,
1997, and 1996, respectively.

     "Duck Head" Apparel operates a total of 3 facilities located
in Georgia and Costa Rica.  The division purchases the fabrics
used in its products from a number of producers.  "Duck Head"
currently acquires a substantial amount of its finished products
from other companies throughout the world.  This outside
production takes the form of sewing fabric parts cut at "Duck
Head" facilities, cutting and sewing with fabric and patterns
supplied by "Duck Head", or providing finished garments made to
"Duck Head" specifications.  The division maintains a staff of
quality specialists who consistently monitor work in process at
outside companies.  The Company believes that there is ample
capacity among outside contractors worldwide to meet its future
production requirements.  All of the products are warehoused in
the division's facilities.

     "Duck Head" labeled apparel items are generally required to
be inventoried to permit quick shipment and to level production
schedules.  Customer private label apparel items are generally
made only to order.  The division's products are manufactured
primarily from 100% cotton.  The division's marketing office is
based in Winder, Georgia with regional sales managers and sales
personnel located throughout the country.

     The "Duck Head division has 29 outlet stores located in 13
states that sell principally closeout and irregular "Duck Head"
products.  These stores also sell a small amount of apparel items
manufactured by Duck Head licensees.






Item I (Continued)

Delta Apparel Segment

     Delta Apparel Company, headquartered in Duluth, Georgia,
operates a total of 7 facilities and produces knitted T-shirts,
polo-type shirts and sweatshirts.   The division markets its
products primarily to companies that screen print shirts for
resale and to distributors.  Net sales in this division were $108
million, $112 million and $123 million during fiscal 1998, 1997,
and 1996, respectively.

     The division's marketing is performed by employed sales
personnel located throughout the country.  Sales personnel call
directly on the retail trade, contacting department stores,
distributors, screen printing companies and the mass marketers
such as discount houses.  This operation also utilizes
independent sales representatives to sell to distributors and
screen printing companies.  Most knit apparel items are
inventoried to permit quick shipment and to level production
schedules.  Special knit apparel items and customer private label
knit apparel styles generally are made only to order.

     The division spins the majority of its yarn at the Company's
modern facility in Edgefield , South Carolina, with the remainder
being purchased from outside vendors.  The division knits, dyes,
finishes, and cuts fabric in a company owned plant in Maiden,
North Carolina and sews garments in company owned plants in
Tennessee, Georgia and Honduras.  The division also uses outside
sewing contractors when demand exceeds internal production
capacities.  Fabrics used by the division are primarily 100%
cotton and polyester/cotton blends.

Competition

     The cyclical nature of the textile and apparel industries,
characterized by rapid shifts in fashion, consumer demand and
competitive pressures, results in both price and demand
volatility.  The demand for any particular product varies from
time to time based largely upon changes in consumer preferences
and general economic conditions affecting the textile and apparel
industries, such as consumer expenditures for non-durable goods.
The textile and apparel industries are also cyclical because the
supply of particular products changes as competitors enter or
leave the market.

     The Company sells textiles primarily to domestic apparel
manufacturers, many of which operate offshore sewing operations.
The Company competes with numerous domestic and foreign
manufacturers, including companies larger in size and having
greater financial resources than the Company.  The principal
competitive factors are price, service, delivery time, quality
and flexibility, with the relative importance of each factor
depending upon the needs of particular customers and the specific
product offering.

     Delta Mills Marketing Company's competitive position varies
by product line.  There are several major domestic competitors in
the finished cotton and cotton/polyester

Item I (Continued)

blend woven fabrics business, none of which dominates the market.
The Company believes, however, that it has a strong competitive
position in the all cotton pants-weight fabrics business, as well
as the spun synthetic slack-weight and skirt-weight woven fabrics
businesses.  In addition, the Company is one of several major
domestic suppliers of acetate unfinished fabric used in apparel
linings and surgical tapes.  Additional competitive strengths of
the woven fabrics division include: knowledge of its customers'
business needs; its ability to produce special fabrics such as
textured blends; state of the art spinning, weaving and fabric
finishing equipment at most of its facilities; substantial
vertical integration; and its ability to communicate
electronically with its customers.

     Foreign competition is a significant factor in the United
States fabric market.  The division believes that its relatively
small manual labor component, highly-automated manufacturing
processes and domestic manufacturing base allow the division to
compete on a price basis and to respond more quickly than foreign
producers to changing fashion trends and to its domestic
customers' delivery schedules.  In addition, the division
benefits from protections afforded to apparel manufacturers based
in certain Latin American and Caribbean countries that ship
finished garments into the United States.  NAFTA has effectively
eliminated or substantially reduced tariffs on goods imported
from Mexico if such goods are made from fabric originating in
Canada, Mexico, or the United States.  Section 807 provides for
the duty free treatment of United States origin components used
in the assembly of imported articles.  The result is that duty is
assessed only on the value of any foreign components that may be
present and the labor cost incurred offshore in the assembly of
apparel using United States origin fabric components.  Because
Section 807 creates an incentive to use fabric manufactured in
the United States, it is beneficial to the division and other
domestic producers of apparel fabrics.  In addition, pursuant to
Section 807A, apparel articles assembled in a Caribbean country,
in which all fabric components have been wholly formed and cut in
the United States, are subject to preferential quotas with
respect to access into the United States for such qualifying
apparel, in addition to the significant tariff reduction pursuant
to Section 807.  A similar program, enacted as a result of NAFTA
and referred to as the Special Regime Program, provides even
greater benefits (complete duty free, quota free treatment) for
apparel assembled in Mexico from fabric components formed and cut
in the United States.  In contrast, apparel not meeting the
criteria of Section 807, Section 807A, or the Special Regime
Program, is subject to quotas and/or relatively higher tariffs.
If Section 807, Section 807A or the Special Regime Program were
repealed or altered in whole or in part, the Company believes
that it could be at a serious competitive disadvantage relative
to textile manufacturers in other parts of the world seeking to
enter the United States market, which would have a material
adverse effect on the division.  Moreover, there can be no
assurance that the current favorable regulatory environment will
continue or that other geographic areas will not be afforded
similar regulatory advantages.





Item I (Continued)

     Duck Head Apparel Company competes with numerous domestic
and foreign manufacturers of branded and private label apparel.
Foreign competition has been an increasingly significant factor
in the apparel manufacturing industry, particularly with respect
to items that require labor-intensive production, such as shirts
and jackets, and high cost luxury items.  Although domestic
apparel companies must compete to some extent on a price basis
with foreign competition, the Company's management believes that
domestic apparel companies can best compete by selling branded
products, by manufacturing off-shore, by offering product
flexibility, by responding quickly to changes in consumer demand
and by providing more timely deliveries.  The latter
characteristics permit retailers to reduce their inventory cost
and lower the risk that product availability will not match
consumer demand.  The division is oriented towards supplying its
customers with all or some of these competitive advantages.

     Delta Apparel Company competes with a number of domestic
branded and private label manufacturers of T-shirts, Fleece
products, and Placket shirts.  Many of these companies are larger
in size and have greater financial resources than the Company.
The division also competes with imported garments to a lesser
extent.  The division, along with all of its major competition,
makes use of Section 807 and Section 807A  of the tariff code
and/or NAFTA  and assembles a substantial amount of  its garment
production in certain Latin American or Caribbean countries and
Mexico.  If  Section 807 or Section 807A or any similar program
were repealed or altered in whole or in part, the division
believes it would be at a serious competitive disadvantage
relative to textile and apparel manufactures in the rest of the
world seeking to enter the United States market, which would have
a material and adverse effect on the division.  Moreover, there
can be no assurance that the current favorable regulatory
environment will continue or that other geographic areas will not
be afforded similar regulatory advantages.

Employees

     The Company has approximately 6,000 employees.  The
Company's employees are not represented by unions.  The Company
believes that its relations with its employees are good.

Environmental and Regulatory Matters

     Delta Woodside is subject to various federal, state and
local environmental laws and regulations concerning, among other
things, wastewater discharges, storm water flows, air emissions,
ozone depletion and solid waste disposal.  Delta Woodside's
plants generate very small quantities of hazardous waste which
are either recycled or disposed of off-site.  Most of its plants
are required to possess one or more discharge permits.

     The information contained under the subheading
"Environmental Matters" under the heading "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial
Condition" incorporated into item 7 of this form 10-K is
incorporated herein for reference.


Item I (Continued)


     Generally, the environmental rules applicable to the company
are becoming increasingly stringent.  The Company incurs capital
and other expenditures in each year that are aimed at achieving
compliance with current and future environmental standards.

     The Company does not expect that the amount of such
expenditures in the future will have a material adverse effect on
its operations or financial condition.  There can be no
assurance,
however, that future changes in federal, state, or local
regulations, interpretations of existing regulations or the
discovery of currently unknown problems or conditions will not
require substantial additional expenditures.  Similarly, the
extent of Delta Woodside's liability, if any, for past failures
to comply with laws, regulations and permits applicable to its
operations cannot be determined.

Industry Segment Information

     Segment information made part of Note G of the Company's
consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended June
27, 1998 is incorporated herein by reference.

Other

     Information concerning order backlogs in "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial
Condition, Consolidated Company Results, Fiscal 1997, Verses
Fiscal 1997" incorporated into Item 7 of this Form 10K is
incorporated herein by reference.



Item 2. PROPERTIES

    The following table provides a description of Delta
Woodside's principal production and warehouse facilities.
                                           Approximate
                                                Square
          Location              Utilization
Footage                          Owned/Leased

Delta Mills Marketing Company
Greenville, SC                   Admin. Offices17,400   Leased
(1)
Beattie Plant, Fountain Inn, SC spin/weave    390,000       (2)
Furman Plant, Fountain Inn, SC     weave      155,000    (2)
Estes Plant, Piedmont, SC     spin/weave      332,000    (2)
Delta 3 Plant, Wallace, SC    dye/finish      555,000    (2)
Cypress Plant, Pamplico, SC         spin      144,000      (2)
Pamplico Plant, Pamplico, SC  spin/weave      275,000    (2)
Delta 2 Plant, Wallace, SC    dye/finish      347,000    (2)
Catawba Plant, Maiden, NC           spin  115,000
Owned


Delta Apparel Company
Duluth, GA
Admin. Offices                    40,244       Leased
Rainsford Plant, Edgefield, SC      spin
296,000                         Owned(6)
Maiden Plant, Maiden, NCknit/dye/finish/cut   305,000     Owned
Washington Plant, Washington, GA     sew      129,800    Owned
Distribution Center, Knoxville, TN distribution  550,000 Owned
Decatur Plant, Decatur, TN           sew   75,000            Owned(4)
Honduras Plant, San Pedro Sula,
  Honduras                           sew70,000             Leased(3)

Duck Head Apparel Company
Monroe #3, Monroe, GA                cut       52,000    Owned
Monroe #2, Monroe, GA           pressing       93,000    Owned
Harmony Plant, San Jose, Costa Rica  sew       14,000            Owned
San Jose Plant, San Jose, Costa Rica sew 60,000            Leased(3)
316 Distribution Center, Winder, GAadmin offices and
                               warehouse200,000
Owned
Various (5)                       stores

Discontinued Operations
Independence, VA                                           manufacturing
251,000                            Owned
Greer, SC                                                         Admin. Offices
12,000            Owned
Carter Plant, Wallace, NC     dye/finish  485,000
Owned
Holly Plant, Wallace, NC     knit/finish                224,000            Owned

Item 2. PROPERTIES

(1)  Lease expires in December 1998 with the right to renew for
     two additional five-year periods.
(2)  Titles to these facilities and substantially all of the
     equipment located in such facilities are held by three South
     Carolina counties under a fee-in-lieu-of-taxes arrangement,
     which has the effect of substantially reducing the Company's
     property taxes in South Carolina. Although the Company can
     reacquire such property at a nominal price, this would
     currently cause a significant increase in the amount of
     property taxes paid by the Company.
(3)  The Honduras plant has a lease that expires in November
     2000. The San Jose plant is leased on a month-to-month
     basis.
(4)  The "Duck Head " Outlet Stores lease a portion of the
facility for retail sales.
(5)       The "Duck Head" Outlet Stores operation leases 29
facilities in 13 states, which leased
     space is approximately 142,000 square feet. These leases
expire at various dates through
     2006.
(6)  The Rainsford Plant is owned by Delta Mills, Inc.  The plant
     is managed by Delta Apparel Company.

     Except as noted above all of the above facilities are owned
by Delta Woodside or one of its subsidiaries, subject in certain
cases to various outstanding mortgages and security interests.

     Delta Woodside leases corporate offices in Greenville, South
Carolina.  The lease on the corporate offices expires September
1, 2003. Sales offices are leased in or near Charlotte, New York,
Chicago, Newport Beach, San Francisco, Dallas and Los Angeles
with leases expiring through December 2004.

     At the date of execution of this Form 10-K, the Company
believes that its weaving plants are operating  near full
production capacity. Various factors affect the relative use by
the Company's apparel division segment of their own facilities
and outside contractors in the various apparel production phases.
The apparel divisions are currently using the majority of their
internal production capacity.  The fitness equipment operation is
operating at approximately 35% of its production capacity.

     The Company believes that its equipment and facilities are
generally adequate to allow it to remain competitive with its
principal competitors.

     The Company's accounts receivable and inventory, and certain
other intangible property (including the capital stock of the
Company's major United States subsidiaries), secure the Company's
credit facility or the credit facility of the Company's indirect
wholly owned subsidiary, Delta Mills, Inc.
Item 3.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

     From time to time the Company and its subsidiaries are
defendants in legal actions involving claims arising in the
normal course of its business, including product liability
claims.  The Company believes that, as a result of its legal
defenses, insurance arrangements and indemnification provisions
with financially capable parties, none of these actions is
reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on its
results of operations or financial condition taken as a whole.

Item 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY-HOLDERS

     No matter was submitted to a vote of security holders during
the fourth quarter of the Company's 1998 fiscal year.
                                
                             PART II

Item 5.   MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND
          RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

     The material under the heading "Common Stock Market Prices
and Dividends" on the inside front cover of the Company's annual
shareholders' report for the year ended June 27, 1998 is
incorporated herein by reference.

     The following table shows the issuances by the Company
during fiscal 1997 of its shares of common stock that were not
registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and were
not previously reported by the Company in a Form 10-Q.

                    Amount of      Class of  Nature of
     Date of Issuance    Common Stock   Persons   Transaction

     February 19, 1998          50      Employees Service Awards
     April 30, 1998           450       Employees Service Awards
     May 21, 1998             100       Employees Service Awards
     June 26, 1998            150       Employees Service Awards
     July 13, 1998            175       Employees Service Awards

     The Company believes these issuances are exempt from
registration under the   Securities Act of 1933 by reason of
Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 and as      not
constituting a "sale".

Item 6.   SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

     The material under the heading "Selected Financial Data" on
page 1 of the Company's annual shareholders' report for the year
ended June 27, 1998 is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
          FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     The material under the heading "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition" on
pages 4 through 9 (exclusive of graphs) of the Company's annual
shareholders' report for the year ended June 27, 1998 is
incorporated herein by reference.







Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET
           RISK

     As a part of Delta Woodside's business of converting fiber
to finished fabric, the Company makes raw cotton purchase
commitments and then fixes prices with cotton merchants who buy
from producers and sell to textile manufacturers.  Daily price
fluctuations are minimal, yet long-term trends in price movement
can result in unfavorable pricing of cotton for the Company.
Before fixing prices, the Company looks at supply and demand
fundamentals, recent price trends and other factors that affect
cotton prices.  The Company also reviews the backlog of orders
from customers as well as the level of fixed price cotton
commitments in the industry in general.

                        Carrying Amount   Fair Value
(In thousands)

Cotton in inventory           $2,443         $2,456

Fiscal year 1999 fixed price
  purchase commitments      $48,288        $51,437


Fiscal year 2000 fixed price
  purchase commitments      $ 7,345        $ 7,441

Interest Rate Sensitivity

     The following debt obligations are sensitive to changes in
     interest rates:
     
          $150 million of unsecured ten year senior notes due
          2007 at a fixed rate of 9.625%.
          
          $100 million of secured five-year revolving credit
          facility expiring 2002 with interest of 7.4% at June
          27, 1998.  Interest is based on LIBOR.

Item 8.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

     The consolidated financial statements included on pages 14
through 20 of the Company's annual shareholders' report for the
year ended June 27, 1998 are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.   CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

     Not applicable.

                            PART III
                                
                                
Item 10.  DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

     The information required by this Item is incorporated herein
by reference from the portions of the definitive Proxy Statement
to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or
prior to 120 days following the end of the Company's fiscal year
under the headings "Election of Directors" ,"Executive Officers"
and "Section 16 (a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance".

Item 11.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

     The information required by this Item is incorporated herein
by reference from the portions of the definitive Proxy Statement
to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or
prior to 120 days following the end of the Company's fiscal year
under the headings "Management Compensation" and "Compensation
Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation".

Item 12.  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL
         OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

     The information required by this Item is incorporated herein
by reference from the portion of the definitive Proxy Statement
to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or
prior to 120 days following the end of the Company's fiscal year
under the heading "Stock Ownership of Principal Shareholders and
Management".

Item 13.  CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

     The information required by this Item is incorporated herein
by reference from the portion of the definitive Proxy Statement
to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or
prior to 120 days following the end of the Company's fiscal year
under the heading "Related Party Transactions".

                             PART IV


Item 14.  EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON
FORM 8-K

               (a) (1) and (2)     Financial Statements and
Financial Statement                               Schedules

               The response to this portion of Item 14 is set
          forth on page F-2 included herein, which response is
          incorporated herein by reference.

          (3)   Listing of Exhibits:*

3.1                      Articles of Incorporation of the
               Company, as amended through February 5, 1989:
               Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the
               Registration Statement on Form S-4 of RSI
               Corporation and Porter Brothers, Inc., File No. 33-
               30247 (the "Form S-4").

3.1.1                    Articles of Amendment to Articles of
               Incorporation of the Company:  Incorporated by
               reference to Exhibit 3.1.2 to the Form S-4.

3.1.2                    Articles of Merger of Harper Brothers,
               Inc. into RSI Corporation:  Incorporated by
               reference to Exhibit 4.1.1 to  the Registration
               Statement of the Company on Form S-8, File No. 33-
               33116 (the "1990 Form S-8").

3.1.3                    Articles of Merger of Delta Woodside
               Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation, into RSI
               Corporation:  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
               4.1.2 to the 1990 Form S-8.

3.1.4                    Articles of Merger of Duncan Office
               Supplies, Inc., into Delta Woodside Industries,
               Inc.:  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to
               the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period
               ended December 29, 1990 (the "December 1990 10-
               Q").

3.1.5                    Articles of Amendment to the Articles of
               Incorporation of Delta Woodside Industries, Inc.,
               filed with the South Carolina Secretary of State
               on November 15, 1991:  Incorporated by reference
               to Exhibit 4.6 to the Form 10-Q of the Company for
               the quarterly period ended December 28, 1991.

3.2                      By-laws of the Company, as amended:
               Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.1 to the
               Form S-4.



Item 14 (Continued)

3.2.1                    Amendments to By-laws of the Company:
               Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the
               December 1990 10-Q.

3.2.2                    Amendment to By-laws of the Company,
               adopted as of June 29, 1992:  Incorporated by
               reference to Exhibit 3.2.2 to the Company's Form
               10-K for the fiscal year ended June 27, 1992 (the
               "1992 10-K").

4.1                      See Exhibits 3.1, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3,
               3.1.4, 3.1.5, 3.2, 3.2.1. and 3.2.2.

4.1.1                    Specimen of Certificate for the
               Company's Common Stock:  Incorporated by reference
               to Exhibit 4.7 to the Company's Registration
               Statement on Form S-3, File No. 33-42710 (the
               "Form S-3").

4.2                      Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
               dated as of March 15, 1996 among Delta Woodside
               Industries, Inc., the Lenders named therein, and
               NationsBank, N.A. as Agent (with exhibits and
               schedules omitted) together with forms of
               Promissory Notes,
                         Subsidiary Guaranty, Borrower Security
               Agreement, Subsidiaries Security Agreement and
               certain other documents:  Incorporated by
               reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Form 10-Q of the
               Company for the quarterly period ended March 30,
               1996.  The Company agrees to furnish
               supplementally to the Securities and Exchange
               Commission a copy of any omitted schedules or
               exhibits to such agreement upon request of the
               Commission.

4.2.1                    Amendment and Waiver Agreement dated as
               of May 20, 1996, by and among Delta Woodside
               Industries, Inc., the guarantors identified on the
               signature pages attached thereto and the lenders
               and agents thereto:  Incorporated by reference to
               Exhibit 4.4.1 to the Form 8-K of the Company with
               date of May 28, 1996 (the "May 1996 8-K").  The
               Company agrees to furnish supplementally to the
               Securities and Exchange Commission a copy of any
               omitted schedules or exhibits to such agreement
               upon request of the Commission.

4.2.2                    Pledge Agreement dated as of May 20,
               1996 by and among Delta Woodside Industries, Inc.,
               the guarantors from time to time party thereto and
               NationsBank, N.A., in its capacity as agent for
               the lenders from time to time party to the Credit
               Agreement described therein:  Incorporated by
               reference to Exhibit 4.4.2 to the May 1996 8-K.
               The Company agrees to furnish supplementally to
               the Securities and Exchange Commission a copy of
               any omitted schedules or exhibits to such
               agreement upon request of the Commission.



Item 14 (Continued)


4.2.3               Second Amendment and Waiver  Agreement dated
as of December 20,            1996, among Delta Woodside
Industries, Inc., the guarantors identified            as such on
the signature pages attached, the lenders and agents,
together with forms of certain real estate lien documents:
Incorporated             by reference to Exhibit to the Form 10-Q
of the Company for the                  quarterly period ended
December 28, 1996. The Company agrees to               furnish
supplementally to the Securities and Exchange Commission a
copy of any omitted schedules or exhibits to such agreement upon
request of the Commission.

4.2.4               Credit Agreement dated as of August 25, 1997
among Delta Mills,                 Inc., as Borrower, certain
subsidiaries of the Borrower from time to              time party
thereto, as guarantors, the several lenders from time to time
party thereto, NationsBank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and
BNY            Financial Corporation, as Collateral Agent,
together with forms of certain               related instruments,
agreements and documents (excluding schedules):
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2.4 to Form 8-K/A of the
Company             with date of September 25, 1997. The Company
agrees to furnish                  supplementally to the
Securities and Exchange Commission a copy of any
omitted schedules to such agreement upon request of the
Commission.

4.2.4.1        Amendment and Waiver Agreement dated as of May 11,
               1998 respecting Credit Agreement dated as of
               Agreement dated as of August 25, 1997:
               Incorporated by reference to the Form 10-Q of the
               Company for the quarter ended March 28, 1998.

4.2.4.2                       Second Amendment to Credit
               Agreement dated as of July 29, 1998 respecting
               Credit Agreement dated as of August 25, 1997.

4.2.5                              Credit Agreement dated as of
August 25, 1997 among Delta Woodside              Industries,
Inc., as Borrower, certain subsidiaries of the Borrower from
time to time party thereto, as guarantors, the several Lenders
from time                to time party thereto and NationsBank,
N. A. as Agent , together with               forms of certain
related instruments, agreements and documents (excluding
schedules): Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2.5 to Form 8-
K/A of the               Company with date of September 25, 1997.
The Company agrees to furnish                supplementally to
the Securities and Exchange Commission a copy of any
omitted schedules to such agreement upon request of the
Commission.

4.2.6          Indenture, dated as of August 25, 1997 with
               respect to Delta Mills, Inc.$150,000,000 Series A
               and Series B 9 5/8% Senior Notes due 2007, with
               The Bank of New York, as Trustee, together with
               forms of certain related instruments, agreements
               and documents: Incorporated by reference to
               Exhibit 4.2.6 to Form 8-K/A of the Company with
               date of September 25, 1997.
Item 14 (Continued)

4.3                      The Company hereby agrees to furnish to
               the Commission upon request of the Commission a
               copy of any instrument with respect to long-term
               debt not being registered in a principal amount
               less than 10% of the total assets of the Company
               and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.

10.1                     Lease, dated December 27, 1987 by and
               between Hammond Square, Ltd. and the Company:
               Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to
               Registration Statement No. 33-22563 on Form S-4 of
               Delta Woodside Industries, Inc., a Delaware
               corporation ("Registration Statement No. 33-
               22563").

10.2**                   Delta Woodside Deferred Compensation
               Plan for Key Employees:  Incorporated by reference
               to Exhibit 10.6 to the Form 10-Q of the Company
               for the quarterly period ended December 30, 1989.
               
10.3**                   Incentive Stock Award Plan effective
               July 1, 1990:  Incorporated by reference to
               Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 10-Q of the Company for
               the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 1990.

10.3.1**            1995 Amendment to the Incentive Stock Award
               Plan effective as of November 9, 1995:
               Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3.1 to the
               Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarterly period
               ended December 30, 1995 (the "December 1995 10-
               Q").

10.3.2**            1997 Amendment to Incentive Stock Award Plan
               effective as of November 6, 1997:  Incorporated by
               reference to exhibit 99.1  to Registration
               Statement on Form S-8 of Delta Woodside
               Industries, Inc. (File No. 333-45771)

10.4.1**            Stock Option Plan effective as of July 1,
               1990: Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11
               to the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year
               ended June 30, 1990.

10.4.2**            Amendment No. 1 to Stock Option Plan:
               Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
               December 1990 10-Q.

10.4.3**            Amendment to Stock Option Plan:  Incorporated
               by reference to Exhibit 10.9.2 to the Company's
               Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 29, 1991
               (the "1991 10-K").

10.4.4**            1995 Amendment to the Stock Option Plan
               effective as of November 9, 1995:  Incorporated by
               reference to Exhibit 10.4.4 to the December 1995
               10-Q.

Item 14 (Continued)

10.4.5**            1997 Amendment to Stock Option Plan effective
               as of November 6, 1997:  Incorporated by reference
               to Exhibit 99.1 to Registration Statement on Form
               S-8 of Delta Woodside Industries, Inc. (File No.
               333-4567).

10.5                     Stock Transfer Restrictions and Right of
               First Refusal Agreement between the Company and E.
               Erwin Maddrey, II:  Incorporated by reference to
               Exhibit 10.2 to the December 1990 10-Q.

10.6                     Stock Transfer Restrictions and Right of
               First Refusal Agreement between the Company and
               Bettis C. Rainsford:  Incorporated by reference to
               Exhibit 10.3 to the December 1990 10-Q.

10.7**                   Summary of Delta Woodside Industries,
               Inc., Director Charitable Giving Program:
               Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the
               1992 10-K.

10.7.1**            Resolution to amend Directors' Charitable
               Giving Program dated February 2, 1995:
               Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7.1 to the
               March 1995 10-Q.

10.8.1**            Directors Stock Acquisition Plan:
               Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the
               1991 10-K.

10.8.2**            Amendment of Director Stock Acquisition Plan,
               dated April 30, 1992:  Incorporated by reference
               to Exhibit 10.12.2 to the 1992 10-K.

10.9**                   Delta Woodside Industries, Inc. Long
               Term Incentive Plan:  Incorporated by reference to
               Exhibit 10.2 to Registration Statement on Form S-4
               of Delta Mills, Inc. (File No. 333-37617).

10.11                    Registration Rights Agreement, dated as
               of August 25, 1997, by and among Delta Mills,
               Inc., Delta Mills Marketing, Inc. and NationsBanc
               Capital Markets, Inc.:  Incorporated by reference
               to Exhibit 1.2 to Registration Statement on Form S-
               4 of Delta Mills, Inc. (File No. 333-376-17).

10.12                    Purchase Agreement relating to $150
               million 9 5/8% Senior Notes due 2007, dated August
               20, 1997, by and among Delta Mills, Inc., Delta
               Mills Marketing, Inc. and NationsBanc Capital
               Markets, Inc.:  Incorporated by reference to
               Exhibit 1.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4
               of Delta Mills, Inc. (File No. 333-376-17).

10.13                    See Exhibits 4.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3,
               4.2.4, 4.2.4.1, 4.2.4.2, 4.2.5, and 4.2.6.
Item 14 (Continued)

13                       Annual Report to Shareholders of the
               Company for the fiscal year ended June 27, 1998.

21                       Subsidiaries of the Company.



23.1                     Report on Schedule and Independent
               Auditors' Consent.

*                   All reports previously filed by the Company
          with the Commission      pursuant to the Exchange Act,
          and the rules and regulations      promulgated
          thereunder, exhibits of which are incorporated to this
          Report by reference thereto, were filed under
          Commission File     Number 1-10095.


**                       This is a management contract or
               compensatory plan or arrangement.

               (b)  Reports on Form 8-K

               No report on Form 8-K was filed during the quarter
          ended June 27, 1998.

               (c)  Exhibits

               The response to this portion of Item 14 is
          submitted as a separate section of this report.

               (d)  Financial Statement Schedules

               The response to this portion of Item 14 is
          submitted as a separate section of this report.
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.

                                   DELTA WOODSIDE INDUSTRIES,
INC.


                                             /s/ E. Erwin
Maddrey, II
                Date                         E. Erwin Maddrey, II
                                   President, Chief Executive
Officer
                                   and Director

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons
on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.

/s/ C. C. Guy                                     /s/ E. Erwin
Maddrey
C. C. Guy                                Date               E.
Erwin Maddrey, II                    Date
Director                                     President, Chief
Executive Officer
                                   and Director


/s/ James F. Kane                                      /s/ Bettis
C. Rainsford
James F. Kane                        Date              Bettis C.
Rainsford                        Date
Director                           Executive Vice President,
                                   Chief Financial Officer,
Treasurer
                                   and Director


/s/ Max Lennon                          /s/ Robert W. Humphreys

Max Lennon                           Date              Robert W.
Humphreys              Date
Director                           Vice President - Finance

/s/ Buck A. Mickel
Buck A. Mickel                       Date
Director


                             EXHIBIT INDEX

4.2.4.2   Second Amendment to Credit Agreement

13        Annual Report to Shareholders of the Company for the fiscal
          year ended June 27, 1998.

21        Subsidiaries of the Company.

23.1                      Report on Schedule and Independent Auditor's
  Consent.















































                      ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
                                   
                  ITEM 14(a) (1) and (2), (c) and (d)
                                   
    LIST OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
                                   
                           CERTAIN EXHIBITS
                                   
                     FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
                                   
                       YEAR ENDED JUNE 27, 1998
                                   
                    DELTA WOODSIDE INDUSTRIES, INC.
                                   
                      GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   





                                  F-1







FORM 10-K--ITEM 14(a)(1) AND (2)


DELTA WOODSIDE INDUSTRIES, INC.

LIST OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES


The following consolidated financial statements of Delta Woodside
Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries included in the Annual Report of the
Registrant to its shareholders for the Year ended June 27, 1998 are
incorporated by reference in Item 8:

     Consolidated balance sheets- June 27, 1998 and June 28, 1997

     Consolidated statements of operations--Years ended June 27, 1998,
     June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996.

     Consolidated statements of shareholders' equity--Years ended June
     27, 1998, June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996.

     Consolidated statements of cash flows--Years ended June 27, 1998,
     June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996.

     Notes to consolidated financial statements.

The following consolidated financial statement schedule of Delta
Woodside Industries, Inc. is included in Item 14(d):

     Schedule II -- Valuation and qualifying accounts


All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable
accounting regulation of the Securities and Exchange Commission are
not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable, and
therefore have been omitted.  Columns omitted from schedules filed
have been omitted because the information is not applicable.






                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                  F-2
<TABLE>             
             SCHEDULE II--VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

                         DELTA WOODSIDE INDUSTRIES, INC.
<CAPTION>
            COL. A             COL. B       COL. C                              COL. D        COL. E

                                          ADDITIONS
                             Balance at
          DESCRIPTION        Beginning       (1)                (2)           Deductions    Balance at End
                             of Period   Charged to Costs  Charged to Other     Describe       of Period
                                            and Expenses   Accounts-Describe

Deducted from asset accounts
  Allowance for doubtful accounts:
<S>                        <C>           <C>            <C>                  <S>              <S>    
Year ended June 27, 1998   $  5,358,000  $  2,771,000   $  (333,000)(2)      $ 1,379,000(1)   $  6,417,000

Year ended June 28, 1997   $  6,258,000  $  1,215,000   $  (171,000)(2)      $ 1,944,000(1)   $  5,358,000

Year ended June 29, 1996   $  5,634,000  $  2,577,000   $    695,000(2)      $ 2,648,000(1)   $ 6,258,000

 Inventory reserves:

Year ended June 27, 1998   $24,464,000                                       $14,904,000(3)   $  9,560,000

Year Ended June 28, 1997   $40,879,000                                       $16,415,000(3)   $24,464,000

Year ended June 29, 1996   $14,052,000   $ 26,827,000                                         $40,879,000

NOTES:
(1)  Uncollectible accounts written off.
(2)  Net change in sales allowances charged to income as a reduction of sales.
(3)  Deducted from costs and expenses.
</TABLE>                                    
                                    



              SECOND AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT
                                
                                
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this "Amendment"),
dated as of July 29, 1998, is entered into by and among Delta
Mills, Inc. (the "Borrower"), the guarantors identified as such
on the signature pages attached hereto (the "Guarantors;"
collectively, the Borrower and the Guarantors are referred to as
the "Credit Parties"), the lenders identified as such on the
signature pages hereto (the "Lenders"), NationsBank, N.A., as
Administrative agent (the "Administrative Agent") for the
Lenders, and BNY Financial Corporation, as Collateral agent (the
"Collateral agent") for the Lenders.

                            RECITALS

A.   The Borrower, the Guarantors, the Lenders, the
Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent entered into that
certain Credit agreement dated as of August 25, 1997, as amended
by that first Amendment and Waiver to Credit Agreement dated as
of May 11, 1998 (as so amended, the "Existing Credit Agreement").

     B.   The Lenders have agreed to execute and deliver this
Amendment on the terms and conditions set forth herein.

     NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the premises and other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as
follows:

                             PART I
                           DEFINITIONS
                                
     Subpart 1.1  General Definitions.  Unless otherwise defined
herein or the context otherwise
requires, terms used in this Amendment, including the preamble
and recitals, have the meanings provided in the Existing Credit
Agreement.

     SUBPART 1.2  Certain Definitions.  Unless the context
otherwise required, the following
terms used in this Amendment shall have the indicated
definitions:

     "Amended Credit Agreement' means the Existing Credit
Agreement as amended hereby.

"Amendment No. 2 Effective Date" has the meaning ascribed to such
term in Part 4.1 of this Amendment.







                             PART II
             AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING CREDIT AGREEMENT
                                
                                
     SUBPART 2.1  Amendment to Section 7.11.  Sections 7.11(a),
(c) and (d) of the Existing Credit Agreement are hereby amended
and restated to read as follows:

     7.11 Financial Covenants.

     (a)  Interest Coverage Ratio.  The Interest Coverage Ratio,
as of the last day of each fiscal quarter of the Consolidated
Parties, shall be greater than or equal to:

Fiscal Year  1st Quarter  2nd Quarter  3rd Quarter   4th Quarter
   1998          2.5          2.5          1.1           1.1
   1998          1.1          1.1          3.0           3.0
   2000          3.0          3.0          3.0           3.2
   2001          3.2          3.2          3.2           3.4
thereafter       3.4                                      


     (c)  Leverage Ration.    The Leverage Ratio, as of the last
day of each fiscal quarter of the Consolidated Parties, shall be
less than or equal to:


Fiscal Year  1st Quarter  2nd Quarter  3rd Quarter   4th Quarter
   1998          4.5          4.5          9.0           9.0
   1999          9.0          8.5          3.8           3.4
   2000          3.4          3.4          3.4           3.0
thereafter       3.4                                      

     (d)  Consolidated Tangible Net Worth.   At all times the
Consolidated Tangible Net Worth shall be greater than or equal
to:

               (i)  for the period from the Closing Date to and
          including the next to last day of the third fiscal
          quarter of fiscal year 1998 of the consolidated
          Parties, $50,000,000;

               (ii) for the period from the last day of the third
          fiscal quarter of fiscal year 1998 to and including the
          next to last day of the second fiscal quarter of fiscal
          year 1998 of the Consolidated Parties, $30,000,000;

(iii)     for the period from the last day of the second fiscal
          quarter of fiscal year 1999 to and including the next
          to last day of the fourth fiscal quarter of fiscal year
          1999 of the Consolidated Parties, $35,000,000;

               (iv) for the period from the last day of the
          fourth fiscal quarter of fiscal year 1999 to and
          including the next to last day of fiscal year 2000 of
          the Consolidated Parties, $45,000,000;

               (v)  for the period from the last day of fiscal
          year 2000 to and including the next to last day of
          fiscal year 2001 of the Consolidated Parties,
          $65,000,000; and

               (vi) for the period from the last day of fiscal
          year 2001 and thereafter, $80,000,000.

     SUBPART 2.2  Amendment to section 8.5.  Clause (d) of
Section 8.5 of the Existing Credit Agreement is amended to read
as follows:

          8.5  Asset Dispositions.

          (d)  The aggregate net book value of all of the assets
          sold or otherwise disposed of by the Consolidated
          Parties in all such transactions after the Closing Date
          (excluding dispositions of the assets of the Stevcoknit
          division of the Borrower) shall not exceed $7,500,000,

                            PART III
        REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF CREDIT PARTIES
                                
Each Credit Party hereby represents and warrants to the
Administrative Agent and to each Lender that:

          (i)  each of the representations and warranties of the
     Borrower contained in the Amended Credit Agreement or in any
     other Credit Document is true as of the date hereof (after
     giving effect to this Amendment);

          (ii) after giving effect to this Amendment, no Default
     of Event of the Default exists and is continuing under the
     Amended Credit Agreement;

    (iii)since the date of the last financial statements of the
          Borrower delivered to Lenders, no material adverse
          change has occurred in the business, financial
          condition, operations or prospects of the Consolidated
          Parties other than as previously disclosed to the
          Lenders; and

     (iv)  no consent, approval, authorization or order of, or
filing, registration or qualification with, any court or
governmental  authority or third party is required in connection
with the execution, delivery or performance by such Person of
this Amendment.

                             PART IV
                   CONDITIONS TO EFFECTIVENESS
                                
    SUBPART 4.1.  Effective Time of Amendment.  This Amendment shall be
and become effective as of the first Business Day upon which each of
the conditions set forth in this Subpart 4.1 shall have been completed
to the satisfaction of the Administrative Agent and the Required
Lenders (the " Amendment No. 2 Effective Date").

    SUBPART 4.1. Execution of Amendment.  The Administrative Agent shall
have received counterparts (or other evidence of execution, including
telephonic message, satisfactory to the Administrative Agent) of the
due execution of this Amendment on behalf of the Credit Parties and
the Required Lenders.

    SUBPART 4.2. Amendment Fees.  The Administrative Agent shall have
received from the Borrower, on the Amendment No.2 Effective Date, for
the account of each Lender, in immediately available funds, an
amendment fee of 0.05% of each Lender's Commitment.

    SUBPART 4.3. Other Documents.  The Administrative Agent shall have
received such other documents relating to the transactions
contemplated hereby as the Administrative Agent or counsel to the
Administrative Agent may reasonably request of the Borrower in writing
on or before the amendment No. 2 Effective Date.

    SUBPART 4.4 Expenses  of Administrative Agent.  The Borrower shall
have reimbursed the Administrative Agent for all reasonable out-of-
pocket expenses of the Administrative Agent, including without
limitation, all reasonable fees and expenses of its attorneys,
incurred in connection with the negotiation, preparation or execution
of this Amendment.

                             PART V
                          MISCELLANEOUS

    SUBPART 5.1  Further Assurances.  As soon as practicable after receipt
of a written request from the Administrative Agent, and in any event
not later than 30 days from the date such request is received by the
Borrower, The Credit Parties shall cause to be delivered to the
Administrative Agent, in form and content reasonably satisfactory to
the Administrative Agent, all documents or other instruments incident
to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in the reasonable
judgment of the Administrative Agent.

    SUBPART 5.2. References.  References in this Amendment to any Part or
Subpart are unless otherwise specified, to such Part or Subpart of
this Amendment. As of the Amendment

No. 2 Effective Date, all references in the Credit Documents to
the "Credit Agreement" shall be deemed to refer to such document
as amended by this Amendment.

     SUBPART 5.3.  Counterparts.     This Agreement may be
executed by the parties hereto in several counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which
constitute together one and the same agreement.

     SUBPART 5.4.  Governing Law.  This Amendment shall be deemed
to be a contract made under and governed by the internal laws and
judicial decisions of the State of North Carolina without giving
effect to the conflict of law principles thereof.

     SUBPART 5.5  Successors and Assigns.   This Amendment shall
be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto
and their respective successors and assigns.

     SUBPART 5.6  Entire Agreement.  The Amended Credit
Agreement, this Amendment, and the other Credit Documents, as
amended hereby, constitute the entire contract among the parties
relative to the subject matter hereof.

     SUBPART 5.7  No Other Changes.  Except as expressly modified
and amended in this Agreement, all of the terms, provisions and
conditions of the Credit Documents shall remain unchanged.


     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this
Amendment as of the date first above written.

BORROWER:                DELTA MILLS, INC.,
                         a Delaware corporation

                         By:  /s/  Bettis C. Rainsford
                         Name: Bettis C. Rainsford
                         Title:   EVP, Treasurer, CFO


GUARANTOR:                    DELTA MILLS MARKETING, INC.
a Delaware corporation

                         By:  /s/ Bettis C. Rainsford
                         Name: Bettis C. Rainsford
                         Title:   EVP, Treasurer, CFO


LENDERS:                 NATIONSBANK, N.A., individually as a
Lender and in its                            capacity as
Administrative Agent

                         By:   /s/ E. Phifer Helms
                         Name: E. Phifer Helms
                         Title:   Senior Vice President


                         BNY FINANCIAL CORPORATION, individually
                         as a Lender and in its capacity as
                         Collateral Agent
                         By:  /s/ J.M. Frangos_________
                         Name: J.M. Frangos
                         Title:   Senior Vice President
                         GENERAL ELECTRIC
                         CAPITAL CORPORATION

                         By: /s/ / Elaine L. Moore
                         Name: Elaine L. Moore
                         Title:   Senior Vice President & Manager
Consumer Finance

                         COOPERATIEVE CENTRALE
                         RAIFFEISEN-BOERENLEENBANK B.A.,
                         "RABOBANK NEDERLAND",
                         NEW YORK BRANCH

                         By:  /s/ Theodore W. Cox
                         Name: Theodore W. Cox
                         Title:   Vice President

                         By:  /s/ W. Jeffrey Vollack
Name: W. Jeffrey Vollack
Title:   Senior Credit Office & Senior Vice President




                       --------------------------------
                               1998 Annual Report
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[Delta Woodside Logo] 
 
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Contents

Common Stock Market Prices and
 Dividends....Inside Front Cover
Selected Financial Data........2
Letter to Shareholders.........3
Management's Discussion and
 Analysis....................4-8
Operations by Industry
 Segment.......................9
Report of KPMG Peat
 Marwick LLP..................10
Consolidated Financial
 Statements................11-20
Corporate
 Directory.....Inside Back Cover

Common Stock Market Prices and Dividends
     The Common Stock of the Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol DLW. The stock transfer agent for Delta Woodside Industries,
Inc. is First Union National Bank of North Carolina, Shareholder Services
Group, Two First Union Center, Charlotte, North Carolina 28288-1154.


     The following table presents a two-year history of the high and low stock
sales prices for the Common Stock, as reported by the New York Stock Exchange
composite tape.



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<CAPTION>
FISCAL QUARTERS:
                          1998                  1997
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                     High       Low       High         Low
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<S>               <C>         <C>        <C>         <C>
First Quarter     $6 3/4      $5 5/16    $5 1/2      $4 5/8
- ----------------- -------     -------    ------      ------
Second Quarter     6 5/16      4 3/4      6 5/8       4 3/4
- ----------------- -------     -------    ------      ------
Third Quarter      5 9/16      4 5/16     8           5 1/2
- ----------------- -------     -------    ------      ------
Fourth Quarter     6 3/8       4 7/8      7           5 1/4
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[Dividends]
     Fiscal Year: The Company's operations are based on a fifty-two or
fifty-three week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to June 30.
     As of September 18, 1998 there were approximately 1,857 holders of record
of the Company's Common Stock.
     During fiscal 1998, the Company paid quarterly dividends of $.025 per
share. The Company declared and paid dividends of $.10 per share in each of the
first three quarters of fiscal 1996, and then stopped paying dividends until
fiscal 1998. Dividend payments depend upon the Company's earnings, financial
condition, capital requirements and other relevant factors.


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                                  In Memoriam

                       [Photo of Mr. Mickel appears here]

                                  Buck Mickel

                                   1925-1998


        Director of Delta Woodside Industries
        and a Friend of the Textile Industry

        During 41 years of active management in the construction industry as
        Chairman of Daniel International and later as President and Vice
        Chairman of Fluor Corporation, Buck Mickel was responsible for the
        construction of many of the textile plants located in the United States
        and throughout the world.

        In addition, Buck was instrumental in the growth of the U.S. textile
        industry by serving on the Boards of Graniteville Corporation; Monsanto
        Company; RSI Corporation; J.P. Stevens & Co., Inc.; and Delta Woodside
        Industries, Inc. He also served on the Boards of CSX, NationsBank, Duke
        Energy, Insignia Financial Group, Liberty Corporation and numerous
        others, which were also instrumental in helping out with the growth of
        the Textile Industry.

        Buck was a loving, caring, kind individual and a wonderful role model.
        We at Delta Woodside will truly miss his humor, his inspiration and his
        guidance.

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Selected Financial Data
In Thousands, Except Ratios, Percentages, Number of Shareholders and Per Share
Data
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<S>                                                                             <C>         <C>
  Operations                                                                          1998       1997
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   Net Sales                                                                     $ 535,460   $530,278
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   Cost of Goods Sold                                                              439,300    432,567
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   Gross Profit                                                                     96,160     97,711
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   Operating Profit (Loss) excluding Litigation and Restructuring Charges           35,233     46,644
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   Litigation (Credit) Charge
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   Restructuring Charges (Credit)                                                    8,895
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   Operating Profit (Loss)                                                          26,338     46,644
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   Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes                                        26,338     46,644
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------   --------
   Interest Expense                                                                 23,395     23,354
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   Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Tax                        3,500     24,042
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   Income Taxes                                                                        884      9,256
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   Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations                                          2,616     14,786
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   Discontinued Operations                                                         (46,367)    (7,395)
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   Net Income (Loss)                                                               (43,751)     7,391
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  Financial Data
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   Cash Flow (Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations plus Depreciation and
    Amortization)                                                                   33,173     37,404
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   Capital Expenditures                                                             16,789     17,059
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   Depreciation and Amortization                                                    30,557     22,618
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   Working Capital                                                                 170,761    229,568
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   Long-Term Debt                                                                  183,535    227,516
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   Funded Debt                                                                     195,253    233,597
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   Shareholders' Equity                                                            179,567    225,367
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   Capital Employed                                                                374,820    458,964
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   Total Assets                                                                    474,042    557,940
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  Financial Ratios
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   Net Sales divided by Inventory                                                      4.7        4.0
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   Net Sales divided by Accounts Receivable                                            4.5        4.7
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   Net Sales divided by Capital Employed                                               1.4        1.2
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   Operating Income (Loss) as % of Capital Employed                                    7.2       10.3
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   Current Ratio                                                                       2.8        3.8
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   Interest Coverage Ratio                                                             1.1        2.0
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   Gross Profit as % of Sales                                                         18.0       18.4
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   Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes as % of Sales          0.7        4.5
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------   --------
   Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations as % of Sales                              0.5        2.8
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   Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations as % of Beginning Equity                   1.2        6.8
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  Common Stock Data (Per Share)
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   Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations                                           0.11       0.60
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   Net Income (Loss)                                                                 (1.78)      0.30
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   Dividends                                                                          0.10
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   Book Value                                                                         7.29       9.19
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   Price Range -- High                                                               6 3/4          8
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   -- Low                                                                           4 5/16      4 5/8
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   Weighted Average Shares Outstanding                                              24,575     24,513
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   Approximate Number of Shareholders                                                1,857      1,939
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<S>                                                                             <C>         <C>         <C>
  Operations                                                                          1996       1995         1994
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------       ----       ----         ----
   Net Sales                                                                     $ 487,450   $467,202    $ 484,735
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   Cost of Goods Sold                                                              451,216    387,215      397,288
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   Gross Profit                                                                     36,234     79,987       87,447
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------   --------    ---------
   Operating Profit (Loss) excluding Litigation and Restructuring Charges          (20,018)    25,272       28,936
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------   --------    ---------
   Litigation (Credit) Charge                                                       (9,000)    (7,000)      27,096
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------   --------    ---------
   Restructuring Charges (Credit)                                                    8,259       (263)       7,463
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------   --------    ---------
   Operating Profit (Loss)                                                         (19,277)    32,535       (5,623)
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   Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes                                       (19,277)    34,739       (5,623)
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   Interest Expense                                                                 18,993     13,646        8,639
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   Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Tax                      (37,822)    21,142      (13,540)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------   --------    ---------
   Income Taxes                                                                    (14,561)    12,791       (5,281)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------   --------    ---------
   Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations                                        (23,261)     8,351       (8,259)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------   --------    ---------
   Discontinued Operations                                                         (39,378)     1,747       (9,038)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------   --------    ---------
   Net Income (Loss)                                                               (62,639)    10,098      (17,297)
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  Financial Data
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   Cash Flow (Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations plus Depreciation and
    Amortization)                                                                    1,337     25,484        8,998
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   Capital Expenditures                                                             59,512     40,559       11,113
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   Depreciation and Amortization                                                    24,598     17,133       17,257
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   Working Capital                                                                 (32,648)   286,887      241,950
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   Long-Term Debt                                                                      283    219,119      161,948
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   Funded Debt                                                                     242,644    219,395      162,812
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   Shareholders' Equity                                                            217,335    286,499      284,877
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------   --------    ---------
   Capital Employed                                                                459,979    505,894      447,689
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   Total Assets                                                                    537,716    610,296      567,003
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  Financial Ratios
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   Net Sales divided by Inventory                                                      4.0        2.4          2.7
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   Net Sales divided by Accounts Receivable                                            5.1        4.9          5.6
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------   --------    ---------
   Net Sales divided by Capital Employed                                               1.1        0.9          1.1
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   Operating Income (Loss) as % of Capital Employed                                   (4.1)       6.4         (1.1)
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   Current Ratio                                                                       0.9        4.8          3.5
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   Interest Coverage Ratio                                                            (1.0)       2.5         (0.7)
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   Gross Profit as % of Sales                                                          7.4       17.1         18.0
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------   --------    ---------
   Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes as % of Sales         (7.8)       4.5         (2.8)
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   Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations as % of Sales                             (4.8)       1.8         (1.7)
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   Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations as % of Beginning Equity                  (8.1)       2.9         (2.5)
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  Common Stock Data (Per Share)
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   Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations                                          (0.95)      0.34        (0.34)
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   Net Income (Loss)                                                                 (2.56)      0.42        (0.70)
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   Dividends                                                                          0.30       0.40         0.40
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   Book Value                                                                         8.89      11.76        11.75
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   Price Range -- High                                                               9 3/4         12       12 1/2
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   -- Low                                                                            4 3/8      7 5/8        9 3/4
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   Weighted Average Shares Outstanding                                              24,443     24,317       24,550
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   Approximate Number of Shareholders                                                2,081      2,154        2,221
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(1) The amounts presented above for prior years have been restated to conform
    to the fiscal 1998 presentation of discontinued operations. The Stevcoknit
    knitted fabrics business and the Nautilus International fitness equipment
    business are presented as part of discontinued operations.
(2) Capital Employed includes shareholders' equity and funded debt.
(3) Depreciation and amortization include certain write-downs of property and
    equipment and reductions of excess of cost over assigned value of net
    assets acquired of $7 million, $15 million and $2 million in fiscal years
    1998, 1996 and 1994, respectively.


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To Our Fellow Shareholders

To Our Shareholders:

     During the third quarter of fiscal 1998, we made the decision to exit the
knit fabrics and fitness equipment businesses. This decision resulted in the
closure of our Stevcoknit Fabrics Division and the announcement that we would
sell our fitness equipment subsidiary, Nautilus International. These businesses
are now accounted for as discontinued operations.
     We had participated in the knit fabrics business for the last twelve years
with our Stevcoknit Fabrics Division. For the last several years the operating
results in Stevcoknit had been unsatisfactory, despite our investment in modern
equipment and expansion of our marketing efforts. We became convinced that this
market was oversupplied, and demand for knit fabric made in the United States
was weakening. Despite other competitors exiting this market, we saw demand and
prices declining with little reasonable expectation for improvement. This
decision resulted in the elimination of approximately 1,000 jobs in the
division, and the closure of our knit, dye and finish plants in Wallace NC. The
Mickel yarn plant has been sold, and the production from the Rainsford yarn
plant has been directed to our Delta Apparel division. While we are saddened by
the negative impact this decision had on many of our employees and the Wallace
community, we are convinced that we made the best decision for the long term
health of Delta Woodside and our shareholders.
     We purchased Nautilus International five years ago, with the hope that
this strong consumer brand could be used to add value to our Delta Apparel
division. While the Nautilus brand remains strong, we found that without a
consumer product, it did not enhance the value of apparel. The fitness industry
is going through a period of consolidation, and we felt the Nautilus brand
would better fit a company whose core business is in the fitness industry.
     We now have three businesses that make up our continuing operations. Delta
Mills Marketing Company which participates in the woven bottomweight apparel
fabrics markets, Duck Head Apparel Company which provides moderately priced
apparel for distribution through department stores, and Delta Apparel which
produces knit apparel for the activewear market.
     Delta Mills Marketing Company had another excellent year in fiscal 1998.
Sales were up two percent over fiscal 1997 to $343 million, which set a new
record for the division. Operating profits, while down slightly from the prior
year, were very good. This business has operated most facilities at capacity
for the last two years. The capital expenditures made in recent years to
modernize and expand capacity at this division continue to generate superior
returns for Delta Woodside. We will be evaluating ways to further expand output
in areas where demand for our products continue to exceed our capacity.

     Duck Head Apparel Company had a second consecutive year of growth in sales
to $86 million during fiscal 1998. This represents a six percent increase over
fiscal 1997 and occurred while the company reduced inventory by $8.6 million
and improved customer service. Duck Head now has over 500 men's and 200 boys'
in-store shops to help retailers display and merchandise the Duck Head
products. This dedicated floor space allows us to provide a consistent message
about Duck Head to the consumer and ensures us of having the proper space to
display our merchandise. As we begin fiscal 1999, Duck Head will expand a
consumer advertising program targeted to the 13 Southeastern states that make
up their core business. We believe the program will fuel continued sales
growth, and allow us to maintain the margins required to drive improved
operating results.
     Delta Apparel, our knit apparel division, had a difficult year during
fiscal 1998. Sales declined four percent due to price erosion in this market
and a decline in units sold. This resulted in the division operating at a
substantial loss for the year. Prices have stabilized in this market over the
past six months, and demand for basic T-shirts has improved, but current market
prices do not yet allow us to make an adequate return on our investment in this
business. We believe we have competitive assets employed in the T-shirt
business, but realize we must improve the return we are generating from this
business.
     Inventories and debt were reduced by $18 million and $33 respectively
during the 1998 fiscal year. This, combined with the $150 million of senior
notes issued during the year, and the $130 million of revolving bank loan
facilities the company has in place, has resulted in a much improved liquidity
situation for Delta Woodside.
     Demand for our products seems to remain good as we enter our new fiscal
year, although we are keeping a cautious eye on currency exchange rates that
could suddenly change our competitive position with the rest of the world. We
expect another good year out of our woven fabrics business, and improved
results in our apparel operations.

/s/ E. Erwin Maddrey, II
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E. Erwin Maddrey, II
President and
Chief Executive Officer


/s/ Bettis C. Rainsford
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Bettis C. Rainsford
Executive Vice President, Treasurer
and Chief Financial Officer

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Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Results of Operations and Financial Condition


     The foregoing letter to shareholders and the following discussion contain
certain "forward-looking statements". All statements, other than statements of
historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that the
Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including such
matters as future revenues, future cost savings, future capital expenditures,
business strategy, competitive strengths, goals, plans, references to future
success and other such information are forward-looking statements. The words
"estimate", "project", "anticipate", "expect", "intend", "believe" and similar
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
     The forward-looking statements in this Annual Report are based on the
Company's expectations and are subject to a number of business risks and
uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially
from those set forth in or implied by the forward-looking statements. These
risks and uncertainties include, among others, changes in the retail demand for
apparel products, the cost of raw materials, competitive conditions in the
apparel and textile industries and the relative strength of the United States
dollar as against other currencies and the discovery of unknown conditions
(such as with respect to environmental matters, Year 2000 readiness and similar
items). The Company does not undertake publicly to update or revise the
forward-looking statements even if it becomes clear that any projected results
will not be realized.


Consolidated Company Results

Fiscal 1998 Versus Fiscal 1997
     As a result of the history of operating losses at Stevcoknit Fabrics'
knitting and knit finishing plants, and at the Nautilus fitness equipment
business, the Company made the decision on March 3, 1998 to close its
Stevcoknit Fabrics division and to sell its Nautilus International division
(fitness equipment). Accordingly, operating results for those segments have
been reclassified and reported as discontinued operations. The Company is
selling the assets of the Stevcoknit division, and has retained a firm to sell
the Nautilus International fitness equipment business. The Company expects to
complete disposition of these businesses during the first six months of fiscal
year 1999.
     Consolidated net sales for fiscal year 1998 were $535 million compared to
$530 million for fiscal year 1997. Net sales increases in Delta Mills Marketing
and in Duck Head Apparel were offset somewhat by a sales decrease at Delta
Apparel.
     Consolidated gross margin for fiscal 1998 was down slightly, from the
prior fiscal year. All of the Company's businesses experienced a decline in
gross margin.
     For fiscal year 1998, the Company reported operating earnings of $26
million or 4.9% of net sales compared to $47 million or 8.8% of sales for the
prior fiscal year. During fiscal 1998, operating profits decreased in all of
the Company's segments due to lower margins, increased selling, general and
administrative expenses, and as a result of certain restructuring charges at
Delta Apparel and Duck Head Apparel.
     Interest expense was down slightly in fiscal year 1998 compared to fiscal
1997; net borrowings decreased, while interest rates increased. The interest
rate on the senior notes issued on August 25, 1997 is higher than the interest
rate on the prior revolving credit facility.
     The effective tax rate on income from continuing operations for fiscal
1998 was 25% as compared to 32% for fiscal 1997. The lower tax rate is a result
of a reduction in valuation allowances recognized in the prior fiscal year. The
Company also expects next year's income tax expense rate to be less than the
statutory rate as anticipated improved earnings permit further reductions in
estimated valuation allowances.
     Income from continuing operations declined in fiscal year 1998 from fiscal
year 1997, primarily due to the restructuring and impairment and higher selling
general and administrative expenses.
     In connection with the Company's decision to discontinue the business
referred to above, the Company recognized a loss on disposal of discontinued
operations of $37 million including a provision of $8.0 million for losses
during the phase-out period and an income tax benefit of $1.2 million. The
Company believes that it will recover the net book value of the assets of the
discontinued businesses. However, the amount ultimately realized upon
disposition could differ materially from the carrying value of these assets. In
addition to these charges to income during fiscal 1998, the Company recognized
an impairment charge of $12 million during fiscal year 1996 related to the
property and equipment at the Stevcoknit division.
     Inventories were $114 million at June 27, 1998 compared to $134 million at
June 27, 1997. The decrease in inventory occurred primarily at Duck Head
Apparel and Delta Apparel.
     The Company's order backlog at June 27, 1998 was $158 million as compared
to $161 million at June 28, 1997. Order backlogs were down at Delta Mills
Marketing Company, and up at Duck Head Apparel and Delta Apparel.


Consolidated Company Results

Fiscal 1997 Versus Fiscal 1996
     Consolidated net sales for fiscal year 1997 were $530 million as compared
to $487 million in the prior fiscal year. Net sales in fiscal 1997 increased at
Delta Mills Marketing and Duck Head Apparel, but decreased at Delta Apparel.
     Consolidated gross profit margin for fiscal 1997 was 18%, as compared to
the gross profit margin of 7.4% in the prior fiscal year. Gross margins
increased at both Delta Mills Marketing and Duck Head Apparel, but decreased at
Delta Apparel. The lower margins in fiscal 1996 were primarily due to
restructuring and impairment charges, and charges to increase the reserve for
excess inventories at Duck Head Apparel.


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     Consolidated selling, general, and administrative expenses for fiscal 1997
totaled $53 million, or 9.9% of net sales, compared to $55 million, or 11% of
net sales in fiscal 1996. These expenses increased at Delta Mills Marketing,
but decreased at Duck Head Apparel and Delta Apparel.
     Consolidated operating profit for fiscal 1997 was $47 million as compared
to a loss of $19 million in fiscal 1996. Losses in fiscal 1996 are attributed
to the high cost of cotton in that year, a $25 million charge to increase
market reserves associated with excess inventories at Duck Head Apparel, and $8
million of restructuring charges at Duck Head Apparel and Delta Apparel
primarily for plant closings.
     Net interest expense totaled $23 million in fiscal 1997 as compared to $19
million in fiscal 1996, primarily due to higher average interest rates and
higher loan fees.
     The effective income tax rates for the 1997 and 1996 fiscal years were 32%
and 38%, respectively. The lower tax rate for fiscal 1997 was primarily due to
a decrease in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets.
     Income from continuing operations for fiscal 1997 was $16 million as
compared to a loss of $38 million for fiscal 1996. Fiscal 1996 net income
includes pretax credits to income of $9 million related to recovery of certain
litigation charges recognized in fiscal 1994, and settled during fiscal 1995.
The improvement in results of operations for fiscal 1997 is primarily
attributable to more normal cotton price levels.
     Consolidated Inventories totaled $132 million at June 28, 1997 as compared
to $120 million at June 29, 1996, an increase of 10%. The increase in inventory
occurred primarily at Delta Apparel.


Segment Results
Delta Mills Marketing Company

Fiscal 1998 Versus Fiscal 1997
     Delta Mills Marketing manufactures and sells finished woven fabrics
principally to manufacturers of apparel products. The segment also sells
unfinished fabrics to converters for various end uses. Delta Mills Marketing is
operating, and expects to continue during fiscal 1999 to operate, virtually at
full capacity. Generally, profitability of this segment is enhanced by
increases in the use of its manufacturing capacity and is affected by the
relative mix of more or less profitable goods being produced and the cost and
availability of raw materials.
     Net sales for fiscal year 1998 totaled $342 million, as compared to $336
million for fiscal year 1997, an increase of 2%. Sales of finished woven
fabrics to commercial accounts and government accounts increased due to
increased demand. These increases were largely offset by a sharp, 32% decline
in sales of unfinished woven fabrics due to decreased demand.
     Gross profit in fiscal year 1998 was $63 million, as compared to $65
million in fiscal year 1997. The gross profit decline was due principally to
the decline in the unfinished woven fabrics business in both volume and price.
     Operating earnings for fiscal year 1998 were $46 million, as compared to
$51 million in fiscal year 1997. The decline in operating earnings is primarily
a result of the decline in gross margins and due to increased selling, general
and administrative expenses attributable in part to information technology
project expenditures which are not expected to reoccur.


Delta Mills Marketing Company

Fiscal 1997 Versus Fiscal 1996
     Net sales of Delta Mills Marketing were $336 million in fiscal year 1997
as compared to $294 million in fiscal year 1996, an increase of 14%, resulting
from an increase in unit sales and unit prices. Sales of woven fabrics to
commercial accounts increased due both to increased demand and to additional
finishing capacity resulting from recent capital expenditures. This increase
more than offset a decrease in sales of woven government fabrics due to a
slowdown in procurement activity.
     During fiscal year 1997, Delta Mills Marketing's gross profit totaled $65
million, as compared to $34 million in fiscal year 1996, an increase of 93%.
This gross profit improvement was due principally to higher sales, lower raw
material costs and improved efficiencies resulting from the modernization
project at the Beattie spinning and weaving plant.
     During fiscal 1997, selling, general and administrative expenses were $16
million as compared to $13 million during fiscal year 1996, an increase of 18%.
The increase is primarily attributable to increased sales.
     Operating profit at Delta Mills Marketing was $51 million in fiscal year
1997, an improvement of $33 million as compared to fiscal year 1996. The
improvement is a result of more normal cotton prices and factors described
above.


Delta Apparel Company

Fiscal 1998 Versus Fiscal 1997
     Delta Apparel manufactures and sells T-shirts, fleece goods and sportswear
to distributors, screen printers and private label accounts. Operating results
are dependent in large part on orders from retailers, distributors, and screen
printers who supply finished garments to retailers. Generally, when retail
sales of apparel are strong, Delta Apparel benefits. Its operating results are
also dependent on the utilization of manufacturing facilities. The Company
believes that Delta Apparel will operate its facilities at or near full
capacity during fiscal 1999.
     Net sales for fiscal year 1998 were $106 million, a decline of 5.4% from
sales of $112 million in fiscal year 1997. The decline in sales was due both to
lower unit prices and to fewer units being shipped as compared to fiscal year
1997. Demand for basic T-shirts has improved, but pricing remains volatile and
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market prices do not allow us to make an adequate return on our investment.
     Gross profit declined from $4.3 million in fiscal year 1997 to $3.9
million in fiscal year 1998, as a result of increased competition.
     During the third quarter of fiscal 1998, Delta Apparel determined that the
excess of cost over assigned value of net assets acquired in a prior
acquisition, was impaired. Accordingly, a charge of $7.3 million was taken to
write-off the excess of cost over assigned value of net assets acquired at
Delta Apparel.
     The fiscal year 1998 operating loss, including the impairment of the
excess of cost over assigned value of net assets acquired, was $18 million,
compared to an operating loss of approximately $5.4 million in fiscal 1997. The
increased loss was primarily a result of the impairment charge, but was also
due to an increase in selling general and administrative expenses.
     Inventories at Delta Apparel at June 27, 1998 totaled $30 million,
compared to $41 million at June 28, 1997.


Delta Apparel Company

Fiscal 1997 Versus Fiscal 1996
     Net sales at Delta Apparel decreased 8.9% in fiscal 1997 compared to
fiscal 1996. The decrease in sales was due primarily to a reduction in average
unit prices, while unit sales rose slightly.
     During fiscal 1996, Delta Apparel established a new sewing operation in
Honduras. The plant began producing garments in September 1995. In June 1996
the plant reached 55% of capacity, and full capacity in January 1997.
     Gross profit margins at Delta Apparel decreased to 3.9% in fiscal 1997
from 13% in fiscal 1996. The decrease was primarily attributable to higher cost
inventory being shipped during the first six months of the fiscal 1997, coupled
with lower unit billing prices.
     Fiscal 1997 operating losses at Delta Apparel were $5.4 million as
compared to an operating profit of $2.8 million in fiscal 1996. Fiscal 1996
included restructuring charges of $2.6 million. The operating losses are
attributable to a reduction in sales and a related dramatic reduction in gross
profit during fiscal 1997.
     Inventories at Delta Apparel were $41 million at June 28, 1997, compared
to $30 million at June 29, 1996. The increase in inventories resulted from a
decline in sales and from higher operating costs per unit of inventory as fixed
costs were spread over fewer units produced.
     Capital expenditures at Delta Apparel of $8.2 million during fiscal 1996,
were primarily related to the new sewing facility in Honduras. In fiscal year
1997, capital expenditures were $2.4 million.


Duck Head Apparel Company

Fiscal 1998 Versus Fiscal 1997
     The Company's Duck Head Apparel segment manufactures and sells woven and
knitted apparel under the Duck Head label primarily to retailers and through
the company's own outlet stores. Duck Head's operating results are dependent in
large part on orders from retailers. Generally, Duck Head benefits when retail
sales of apparel are strong. Operating results are also dependent on the
utilization of owned and leased manufacturing facilities. The Company does not
believe that Duck Head Apparel's facilities will be fully utilized during
fiscal 1999. Duck Head Apparel has closed three manufacturing facilities during
fiscal year 1998, and expects to sell these facilities during fiscal 1999.
     Net sales in the Duck Head Apparel segment increased by $5.0 million to
$86 million in fiscal 1998. Sales to retail accounts increased while sales from
the company's own stores decreased. The increase in sales to retailers was due
primarily to increases in sales to the same accounts, as compared to fiscal
year 1997.
     Gross profit margins at Duck Head Apparel decreased slightly in fiscal
1998, due principally to inventory reduction programs.
     Fiscal 1998 operating losses at Duck Head Apparel totaled $.9 million as
compared to a $1.4 million operating profit in fiscal 1997. Included in the
fiscal 1998 operating losses are $1.4 million of restructuring charges related
to the closing of two sewing plants in Costa Rica and the closing of certain
retail outlet stores. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 9%
from fiscal 1997, primarily due to increased merchandising and marketing
expenses.
     Inventories at Duck Head Apparel decreased $8.6 million during fiscal 1998
resulting from a reduction in older obsolete inventory and lower levels of core
and recent season close-outs.
     Higher capital expenditures of $7.4 million during fiscal 1998 were
primarily for in-store shops and focal areas placed in major retailers.


Duck Head Apparel Company

Fiscal 1997 Versus Fiscal 1996
     Net sales at Duck Head Apparel increased approximately $12 million from
fiscal year 1996 to fiscal year 1997. The increase resulted from increased
marketing efforts through Duck Head's use of in-store Duck Head shops.
     Gross profit margins at Duck Head returned to a more normal level of 35%
in fiscal year 1997. Duck Head had negative gross margins in fiscal 1996
because of a $25 million write-down of excess inventories.
     Operating profit in fiscal year 1997 was $1.4 million compared to a loss
of $38 million in fiscal year 1996. Fiscal 1996 includes restructuring charges
of $4.1 million and credits to litigation expense of $9 million. Selling,
general, and administrative expenses at Duck Head Apparel were $27 million in
fiscal 1997, a decrease from $29 million in fiscal year 1996, primarily due to
lower distribution costs at the new distribution center in Winder, Georgia,
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     In connection with the increased sales at Duck Head Apparel, inventories
also increased during fiscal 1997.
     Capital expenditures at Duck Head Apparel were $13 million during fiscal
1996, primarily to complete the new distribution center in Winder, Georgia.


LIQUIDITY AND SOURCES OF CAPITAL
     During fiscal 1998, the Company financed its capital expenditures
primarily through cash generated from operations. During the fourth quarter of
fiscal 1998, proceeds from the sale of plant and equipment and reductions in
current assets of discontinued operations were used to reduce debt.
     The Company generated operating cash flows of $52 million, $29 million and
$51 million for the 1998, 1997 and 1996 fiscal years, respectively. Cash
generated from operations and borrowings has been used primarily to finance
capital expenditures, including equipment purchases. Proceeds from sales of
assets of discontinued operations at Stevcoknit Fabrics were used to reduce
debt.
     At June 28, 1997, approximately $220 million of the Revolving Credit
Facility due in September 1997 was classified as non-current because it was
subsequently refinanced with the long-term debt described in the following
paragraph.
     On August 25, 1997, a subsidiary of the Company, Delta Mills, Inc. "DMI"
issued $150 million of unsecured ten-year senior notes, and obtained a secured
five-year $100 million revolving line of credit subject to borrowing base
limitations. At the same time, the company obtained a separate, $20 million
line of credit due October 31, 1998. The $100 million revolving line of credit
is backed by certain accounts receivable and inventory of DMI with a carrying
value of $154 million at June 27, 1998. At June 27, 1998 interest on the senior
notes and the $100 million revolving line of credit was 9.625% and 7.4%,
respectively.
     In May 1998, the Company replaced the above referenced $20 million line of
credit with a short-term $30 million revolving credit facility (subject to
borrowing base limitations) which is due in May of 1999. This new facility is
backed by certain accounts receivable and inventory of Delta Apparel, Duck Head
Apparel and Nautilus International with a carrying value of $105 million at
June 27, 1998. This credit facility has a term of one year and carries an
interest rate that is two percentage points above the London Interbank
Borrowing Rate.
     Loan covenants in the senior notes and the DMI revolving credit facility,
among other matters limit the Company's ability to use cash generated by DMI to
fund operations in the rest of the Company. At June 27, 1998 approximately $63
million was available under the DMI revolving credit agreement, and
approximately $16 million was available under the separate short-term $30
million line of credit. The new credit facility and the senior notes also
contain other restrictive covenants which include minimum tangible net worth
and certain other minimum financial ratios. The agreement also restricts
additional indebtedness, dividends and capital expenditures.
     During fiscal 1999, the Company plans to spend approximately $20 million
for capital improvements and new equipment. The Company believes that its
equipment and facilities are generally adequate to allow it to remain
competitive with its principal competitors.
     The Company has considered the impact of Year 2000 issues on its computer
systems and applications and developed a remediation plan. The Company expects
conversion and testing to be completed during fiscal 1999. Expenditures in
fiscal 1998 for the Year 2000 project amounted to $150,000 and the Company
expects that completion of the various projects will result in additional
expenditures of approximately $350,000.
     The Company received a refund of $2.2 million during fiscal 1998, from
carry-back of an alternative minimum tax loss for fiscal 1997.
     The Company believes that cash flow generated from its operations and
sales of assets of discontinued operations, along with funds available under
its new credit lines, should be sufficient to service its bank debt, to satisfy
its day-to-day working capital needs, fund its planned capital expenditures and
to pay dividends.


ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
     The Company is subject to various federal, state and local environmental
laws and regulations concerning, among other things, wastewater discharges,
storm water flows, air emissions, ozone depletion and solid waste disposal. The
Company's plants generate very small quantities of hazardous waste which are
either recycled or disposed of off-site. Most of its plants are required to
possess one or more discharge permits.
     The Company is subject to a consent order that it entered into with the
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on September 26,
1985 (the "Consent Order"), prior to Delta Woodside's acquisition of the
business. The Consent Order arose from a determination that several private
drinking wells in the area of two of the Company's plants had been
contaminated. Pursuant to the Consent Order, the Company has discontinued the
operation of a large spray field near these plants into which waste water
sludge had been disposed and has placed into operation for such purpose a new
larger adjacent spray field. The Company expects that any continuing
expenditures to comply with the Consent Order will be immaterial.
     Two of the Company's South Carolina plants, the textile segment's Delta 2
and 3 finishing plants, have been unable to comply with certain toxicity and
other permit-related limits contained in a National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System ("NPDES") permit held by the Company. The Company is working
with the appropriate state agency to address these issues. To attempt to
achieve compliance, the Company has completed required upgrades at a cost of
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$2.3 million and believes that the required effluent limits will be achieved by
November 1, 1998. Although there is no assurance that the Company will be
successful, and it could face administrative penalties if it is not, the
Company does not currently believe that these matters will have a material
adverse impact on the Company.
     The Company is currently assessing certain wastewater treatment system
basins of a North Carolina plant that is no longer in operation but was a
likely source of groundwater contamination. The Company currently has no plans
to remediate any groundwater contamination. Although no assurance can be
provided, the Company does not currently believe that this matter will have a
material adverse impact on the Company.
     The Company's Nautilus business has been named as a "potentially
responsible party" ("PRP") under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA") with respect to three sites in North
Carolina, South Carolina, and Mississippi. To the Company's knowledge, all of
the transactions with these sites were conducted by a corporation (the "Selling
Corporation") whose assets were sold in 1990 pursuant to the terms of an order
of the United States Bankruptcy Court to another corporation, the stock of
which was subsequently acquired by the Company in January 1993.
     At the North Carolina site, the Selling Corporation is listed as a "de
Minimis" party, and at the South Carolina site, the Selling Corporation has
been listed as an "insolvent" party and would appear to qualify as a "de
Minimis" party. The Company believes that the Selling Corporation's share of
liabilities at either of these sites will be immaterial.
     At the Mississippi site, the PRP group has completed the surface removal
action and is investigating soil and groundwater contamination, both at the
site and in the surrounding area. The Company's latest information is that the
Selling Corporation is ranked eleventh out of a total of over 300 PRPs in
contributions of material to the site, and, based on volume, the Selling
Corporation contributed approximately 3% of the site's material. To the
Company's knowledge, latest estimates of costs to clean up the site range up to
$4 million. Trichlomethane, one of the substances delivered by the Selling
Corporation to the site, has been found in site's groundwater and at nearby
residential drinking water wells.
     Although no assurance can be provided, the Company believes that it is
shielded from liability at these three sites by the order of the United States
Bankruptcy Court pursuant to which the Selling Corporation sold its assets to
the corporation subsequently acquired by the Company. The Company has denied
any responsibility at these three sites, has declined to participate as a
member of the respective PRP groups, and has not provided for any reserves for
costs or liabilities attributable to the Selling Corporation.
     The Company believes that it is in compliance in all material respects
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Operations by Industry Segment

     In the third quarter of fiscal year 1998, the Company adopted the segment
reporting provisions of Financial Accounting Standard 131. This standard
requires the Company to report segment information for divisions which engage
in business activity, whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the
chief operating officer. The Company has three segments in continuing
operations: Delta Mills Marketing Company, Delta Apparel and Duck Head Apparel.
Delta Mills Marketing Company manufactures and sells woven fabrics for apparel
and home furnishing manufacturers. Delta Apparel manufactures and sells
T-shirts, fleece goods, and sportswear. Duck Head Apparel manufactures and
sells casual apparel under the brand name "Duck Head" to department stores and
specialty retailers. Operating profit does not include interest expense or
interest income. The Company had two segments which are presented as
discontinued operations: Stevcoknit Fabrics Company and Nautilus International.
Stevcoknit Fabrics Company manufactured and sold knitted fabrics, and Nautilus
International manufactures and sells fitness equipment.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  June 27, 1998     June 28, 1997      June 29, 1996
                                                 ---------------   ---------------   ----------------
<S>                                                <C>               <C>               <C>
 
      Net Sales:
       Delta Mills Marketing Company ...........   $342,439,000      $336,181,000      $294,083,000
       Delta Apparel Company ...................    106,298,000       112,311,000       123,297,000
       Duck Head Apparel Company ...............     86,332,000        81,313,000        69,569,000
       Other ...................................        391,000           473,000           501,000
                                                   -------------     -------------     ------------
        Total ..................................   $535,460,000      $530,278,000      $487,450,000
                                                   =============     =============     ============
      Gross Profit:
       Delta Mills Marketing Company ...........   $ 63,433,000      $ 65,058,000      $ 33,670,000
       Delta Apparel Company ...................      3,890,000         4,343,000        16,006,000
       Duck Head Apparel Company ...............     28,775,000        28,174,000       (13,373,000)
       Other ...................................         62,000           136,000           (69,000)
                                                   -------------     -------------     ------------
        Total ..................................   $ 96,160,000      $ 97,711,000      $ 36,234,000
                                                   =============     =============     ============
      Operating Profit (Loss):
       Delta Mills Marketing Company ...........   $ 46,377,000      $ 50,580,000      $ 17,697,000
       Delta Apparel Company ...................    (17,739,000)       (5,391,000)        2,777,000
       Duck Head Apparel Company ...............       (935,000)        1,431,000       (38,302,000)
       Other ...................................     (1,365,000)           24,000        (1,449,000)
                                                   -------------     -------------     ------------
        Total Operating Profit (Loss) ..........     26,338,000        46,644,000       (19,277,000)
       Interest expense ........................    (23,395,000)      (23,354,000)      (18,993,000)
       Interest income .........................        557,000           752,000           448,000
                                                   -------------     -------------     ------------
       Income (Loss) From Continuing
        Operations Before Income Taxes .........   $  3,500,000      $ 24,042,000      $(37,822,000)
                                                   =============     =============     ============
      Identifiable Assets:
       Delta Mills Marketing Company ...........   $239,974,000      $247,915,000      $233,226,000
       Delta Apparel Company ...................     98,257,000       120,366,000       120,628,000
       Duck Head Apparel Company ...............     75,383,000        83,980,000        74,227,000
       Other ...................................     12,308,000         8,099,000        11,936,000
                                                   -------------     -------------     ------------
                                                    425,922,000       460,360,000       440,017,000
       Discontinued operations .................     48,120,000        97,580,000        97,699,000
                                                   -------------     -------------     ------------
        Total ..................................   $474,042,000      $557,940,000      $537,716,000
                                                   =============     =============     ============
      Depreciation and Amortization:
       Delta Mills Marketing Company ...........   $  9,921,000      $ 10,101,000      $  9,602,000
       Delta Apparel Company ...................     15,252,000         7,788,000        10,331,000
       Duck Head Apparel Company ...............      4,039,000         3,668,000         4,003,000
       Other ...................................      1,345,000         1,061,000           662,000
                                                   -------------     -------------     ------------
        Total ..................................   $ 30,557,000      $ 22,618,000      $ 24,598,000
                                                   =============     =============     ============
      Capital Expenditures:
       Delta Mills Marketing Company ...........   $  5,181,000      $ 12,042,000      $ 38,659,000
       Delta Apparel Company ...................      4,141,000         2,396,000         8,206,000
       Duck Head Apparel Company ...............      7,427,000         2,510,000        12,581,000
       Other ...................................         40,000           111,000            66,000
                                                   -------------     -------------     ------------
        Total ..................................   $ 16,789,000      $ 17,059,000      $ 59,512,000
                                                   =============     =============     ============
</TABLE>

     Intersegment sales and profit are not significant and are not included in
the accompanying segment information. Delta Mills Marketing Company had
intersegment sales of $417,000 and $5,000 for fiscal years 1998 and 1997,
respectively. Delta Apparel had intersegment sales of $2,192,000, $403,000 and
$1,899,000 for fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
     Operating profit is total revenue less operating expenses, excluding
interest expense and interest income. During the third quarter of fiscal 1998,
Delta Apparel took a $7.3 million impairment charge to write off the excess of
cost over assigned value of net assets acquired, and Duck Head Apparel
recognized a charge of $1.4 million primarily associated with the closing of
certain retail stores. Depreciation and amortization include certain
write-downs of property, equipment and excess of cost over assigned value of
net assets acquired. Identifiable assets are those assets that are used in the
operations of each segment. At June 27, 1998, other identifiable assets include
cash and insurance policies of $5.2 million and deferred loan costs of $5.2
million.

     During the fourth quarter of fiscal 1996, The Company took restructuring
charges of $8.3 million primarily related to plant closings at Delta Apparel
and Duck Head Apparel. At the same time Duck Head Apparel increased inventory
reserves by $25 million for excess inventory.
     During the first quarter of fiscal 1996, Duck Head Apparel reduced related
litigation reserves by $9 million related to certain litigation that was
settled in the prior fiscal year.
     Capital expenditures include related accounts payable of $3,235,000,
$1,431,000 and $5,518,000 as of the end of fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996
fiscal years, respectively.


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             Independent Auditors' Report



             The Board of Directors and Shareholders
             Delta Woodside Industries, Inc.

             We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of
             Delta Woodside Industries, Inc. as of June 27, 1998 and June 28,
             1997 and the related consolidated statements of operations,
             shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the
             three-year period ended June 27, 1998. These consolidated
             financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
             management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
             consolidated financial statements based on our audit.

             We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted
             auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and
             perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether
             the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
             audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the
             amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also
             includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
             estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
             financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits
             provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

             In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to
             above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
             position of Delta Woodside Industries, Inc. at June 27, 1998 and
             June 28, 1997, and the results of their operations and their cash
             flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June
             27, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
             principles.


                                           KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP
              
             Greenville, South Carolina
             August 14, 1998



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Consolidated Balance Sheets
Delta Woodside Industries, Inc.

 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                       June 27, 1998   June 28, 1997
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<S>                                                                                   <C>             <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
 Cash and cash equivalents ..........................................................  $  2,753,000    $  2,696,000
 Accounts receivable:
  Factor ............................................................................    81,256,000      83,676,000
  Customers .........................................................................    41,253,000      31,707,000
                                                                                       ------------    ------------
                                                                                        122,509,000     115,383,000
  Less allowances for doubtful accounts and returns .................................     3,309,000       2,852,000
                                                                                       ------------    ------------
                                                                                        119,200,000     112,531,000
 Inventories
  Finished goods ....................................................................    52,219,000      63,783,000
  Work in process ...................................................................    48,814,000      56,879,000
  Raw materials and supplies ........................................................    12,925,000      13,139,000
                                                                                       ------------    ------------
                                                                                        113,958,000     133,801,000
 Current assets of discontinued operations ..........................................    25,797,000      51,174,000
 Deferred income taxes ..............................................................       861,000       9,627,000
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets ..........................................     2,962,000       2,112,000
                                                                                       ------------    ------------
       TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS .........................................................   265,531,000     311,941,000
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at cost
  Land and land improvements ........................................................     5,062,000       5,096,000
  Buildings .........................................................................    66,995,000      66,491,000
  Machinery and equipment ...........................................................   192,295,000     190,243,000
  Furniture and fixtures ............................................................    11,749,000       7,655,000
  Leasehold improvements ............................................................     3,068,000       2,903,000
  Construction in progress ..........................................................     9,131,000       1,005,000
                                                                                       ------------    ------------
                                                                                        288,300,000     273,393,000
  Less accumulated depreciation .....................................................   123,537,000      97,912,000
                                                                                       ------------    ------------
                                                                                        164,763,000     175,481,000
 
NONCURRENT ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS ........................................    22,323,000      46,406,000
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, less accumulated amortization of $5,515,000 (1998)
 and $7,384,000 (1997)...............................................................    18,290,000      21,264,000
OTHER ASSETS ........................................................................     3,135,000       2,848,000
                                                                                       ------------    ------------
                                                                                       $474,042,000    $557,940,000
                                                                                       ============    ============
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
 Short-term bank debt ...............................................................  $ 11,108,000
 Trade accounts payable .............................................................    41,592,000    $ 46,834,000
 Accrued employee compensation ......................................................     8,278,000       8,309,000
 Accrued and sundry liabilities .....................................................    23,059,000      19,504,000
 Accrued restructuring charges ......................................................    10,123,000       1,645,000
 Current portion of long-term debt ..................................................       610,000       6,081,000
                                                                                       ------------    ------------
       TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES ....................................................    94,770,000      82,373,000
LONG-TERM DEBT ......................................................................   183,535,000     227,516,000
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES ...............................................................     3,716,000      14,324,000
OTHER LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED CREDITS ..............................................    12,454,000       8,360,000
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 Common Stock -- par value $.01 a share--authorized 50,000,000 shares, issued and
  outstanding 24,644,000 shares (1998) and 24,518,000 shares (1997) .................       246,000         245,000
 Additional paid-in capital .........................................................   165,221,000     164,811,000
 Retained earnings ..................................................................    14,100,000      60,311,000
                                                                                       ------------    ------------
                                                                                        179,567,000     225,367,000
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
                                                                                       $474,042,000    $557,940,000
                                                                                       ============    ============
</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Operation
Delta Woodside Industries, Inc.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                              Year Ended
                                                                          --------------------------------------------------
                                                                            June 27, 1998    June 28, 1997    June 29, 1996
                                                                          ----------------- --------------- ----------------
<S>                                                                       <C>               <C>             <C>
Net sales ...............................................................   $ 535,460,000    $ 530,278,000   $ 487,450,000
Cost of goods sold ......................................................     439,300,000      432,567,000     451,216,000
                                                                            -------------    -------------   -------------
Gross profit ............................................................      96,160,000       97,711,000      36,234,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses ............................      60,738,000       52,697,000      55,433,000
Litigation (credit) .....................................................                                       (9,000,000)
Restructuring and impairment charge .....................................       8,895,000                        8,259,000
Other income (expense) ..................................................        (189,000)       1,630,000        (819,000)
                                                                            -------------    -------------   -------------
    OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS) .............................................      26,338,000       46,644,000     (19,277,000)
Interest (expense) income:
 Interest expense .......................................................     (23,395,000)     (23,354,000)    (18,993,000)
 Interest income ........................................................         557,000          752,000         448,000
                                                                            -------------    -------------   -------------
                                                                              (22,838,000)     (22,602,000)    (18,545,000)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE
 INCOME TAXES ...........................................................       3,500,000       24,042,000     (37,822,000)
Income tax expense (benefit) ............................................         884,000        9,256,000     (14,561,000)
                                                                            -------------    -------------   -------------
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ................................       2,616,000       14,786,000     (23,261,000)
Discontinued Operations:
 (Loss) on disposal of discontinued operations less applicable income
   taxes ................................................................   $ (37,042,000)
 
 (Loss) from operations of discontinued operations less applicable
   income taxes .........................................................      (9,325,000)      (7,395,000)    (39,378,000)
                                                                            -------------    -------------   -------------
                                                                              (46,367,000)      (7,395,000)    (39,378,000)
 
NET INCOME (LOSS) .......................................................   $ (43,751,000)   $   7,391,000   $ (62,639,000)
                                                                            =============    =============   =============
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:
 Continuing operations ..................................................   $        0.11    $        0.60   $       (0.95)
 Discontinued operations ................................................           (1.89)           (0.30)          (1.61)
                                                                            -------------    -------------   -------------
 Net earnings (loss) ....................................................   $       (1.78)   $        0.30   $       (2.56)
                                                                            =============    =============   =============
 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding ...........................      24,575,000       24,513,000      24,443,000
                                                                            =============    =============   =============
</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
Delta Woodside Industries, Inc.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        Common Stock           Additional                         Total
                                                 --------------------------     Paid-In         Retained      Shareholders'
                                                     Shares        Amount       Capital         Earnings         Equity
                                                 -------------- ----------- --------------- --------------- ----------------
<S>                                              <C>            <C>         <C>             <C>             <C>
Balance at July 1, 1995 ........................   24,357,078    $244,000    $163,364,000    $ 122,891,000   $ 286,499,000
 Incentive stock award plan, shares issued .....       53,448       1,000         594,000                          595,000
 Stock Option Plan, shares issued ..............       49,125                     375,000                          375,000
 Tax benefits of stock plans ...................                                 (163,000)                        (163,000)
 Net (loss) ....................................                                               (62,639,000)    (62,639,000)
 Cash dividends paid -- $.30 a share............                                                (7,332,000)     (7,332,000)
                                                   ----------    ---------   -------------   -------------   -------------
Balance at June 29, 1996 .......................   24,459,651     245,000     164,170,000       52,920,000     217,335,000
 Incentive stock award plan, shares issued .....       54,348                     608,000                          608,000
 Stock Option Plan, shares issued ..............        4,669                      35,000                           35,000
 Net income ....................................                                                 7,391,000       7,391,000
 Other .........................................         (263)                     (2,000)                          (2,000)
                                                   ----------    ---------    ------------    ------------   -------------
Balance at June 28, 1997 .......................   24,518,405     245,000     164,811,000       60,311,000     225,367,000
 Incentive stock award plan, shares issued .....      112,403       1,000         575,000                          576,000
 Stock Option Plan, shares issued ..............       11,255                      75,000                           75,000
 Tax benefits of stock plans ...................                                 (253,000)                        (253,000)
 Net (loss) ....................................                                               (43,751,000)    (43,751,000)
 Cash dividends paid -- $.10 a share............                                                (2,460,000)     (2,460,000)
 Other .........................................        2,026                      13,000                           13,000
                                                   ----------    --------    ------------    -------------   -------------
BALANCE AT JUNE 27, 1998 .......................   24,644,089    $246,000    $165,221,000    $  14,100,000   $ 179,567,000
                                                   ==========    ========    ============    =============   =============
</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Delta Woodside Industries, Inc.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                         Year Ended
                                                                     ---------------------------------------------------
                                                                       June 27, 1998    June 28, 1997    June 29, 1996
                                                                     ----------------- --------------- -----------------
<S>                                                                  <C>               <C>             <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 Net income (loss) .................................................  $  (43,751,000)   $   7,391,000   $  (62,639,000)
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
   operating activities:
   Discontinued operations .........................................      43,684,000        2,148,000       33,023,000
   Depreciation ....................................................      22,033,000       20,715,000       19,269,000
   Amortization ....................................................       1,789,000        1,903,000        1,510,000
   Write-down of property and equipment ............................                                         3,819,000
   Reduction in excess of cost over assigned value of net assets
    acquired .......................................................       6,735,000
   Provision for losses on accounts receivable .....................       1,220,000          240,000        2,277,000
   Provision for deferred income taxes .............................      (1,842,000)       4,697,000      (12,522,000)
   Losses (gains) on disposition of property and equipment .........         (46,000)      (1,420,000)       1,300,000
   Compensation under stock plans ..................................         664,000          643,000          807,000
   Deferred compensation ...........................................         244,000          730,000          808,000
   Other ...........................................................          30,000         (327,000)         (70,000)
   Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
    Accounts receivable ............................................      (7,889,000)     (16,945,000)      (1,742,000)
    Inventories ....................................................      19,843,000      (11,597,000)      72,648,000
    Other current assets ...........................................        (850,000)       7,610,000       (4,817,000)
    Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..........................       9,123,000       10,339,000       (2,261,000)
                                                                      --------------    -------------   --------------
     NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES .....................      50,987,000       26,127,000       51,410,000
 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 Property, plant and equipment:
   Purchases .......................................................     (14,612,000)     (20,510,000)     (61,942,000)
   Proceeds of dispositions ........................................         528,000        3,653,000        5,608,000
 Investing activities of discontinued operations ...................      10,574,000       (2,613,000)      (4,996,000)
 Other .............................................................        (296,000)        (510,000)         (90,000)
                                                                      --------------    -------------   --------------
     NET CASH (USED) BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES .......................      (3,806,000)     (19,980,000)     (61,420,000)
 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 Proceeds from revolving lines of credit ...........................  $  293,262,000    $  68,904,000   $  268,826,000
 Repayments on revolving lines of credit ...........................    (481,019,000)     (85,134,000)    (245,660,000)
 Scheduled principal payments of long-term debt ....................        (682,000)        (405,000)        (272,000)
 Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt ..........................     145,688,000        6,915,000
 Dividends paid ....................................................      (2,460,000)                       (7,332,000)
 Other .............................................................      (1,913,000)          (2,000)
                                                                      --------------    -------------   --------------
     NET CASH (USED) PROVIDED BY FINANCING
      ACTIVITIES ...................................................     (47,124,000)      (9,722,000)      15,562,000
                                                                      --------------    -------------   --------------
 
    INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH
     EQUIVALENTS ...................................................          57,000       (3,575,000)       5,552,000
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year .....................       2,696,000        6,271,000          719,000
                                                                      --------------    -------------   --------------
     CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR ......................  $    2,753,000    $   2,696,000   $    6,271,000
                                                                      ==============    =============   ==============
</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Delta Woodside Industries, Inc.

NOTE A -- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of Delta Woodside Industries, Inc. (the "Company") and its
subsidiaries, (all of which are wholly-owned, except for International Apparel
Marketing Corporation which was 70% owned as of the three years ended June 27,
1998). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been
eliminated. Certain amounts for the 1997 and 1996 fiscal years have been
reclassified to conform to the 1998 presentation of discontinued operations.

Cash Equivalents: The Company considers all highly liquid investments of three
months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

Inventories: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market determined
using both first-in, first-out (FIFO) and last-in, first-out (LIFO) methods.

Property, Plant and Equipment: Property, plant and equipment is stated on the
basis of cost. Depreciation is computed by the straight-line method for
financial reporting based on estimated useful lives of three to thirty-two
years, but predominantly over seven to ten years, and by accelerated methods
for income tax reporting.

Intangible Assets: Amortization is computed using the straight-line method. The
excess of cost over assigned value of net assets acquired relating to certain
business combinations is being amortized to expense over 40 years. Other
intangible assets are being amortized over periods of 4 to 40 years, but
averaging approximately 9 years.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets: When required by circumstances, the Company
evaluates the recoverability of its long-lived assets by comparing estimated
future undiscounted cash flows with the asset's carrying amount to determine if
a write-down to market value is required. This policy was formally adopted by
the Company in fiscal 1996.

Revenue Recognition: Sales are recorded upon shipment or designation of
specific goods for later shipment at customers' request with related risk of
ownership passing to such customers.

Income Taxes: Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of
"temporary differences" by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to
future years to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts
and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. The effect on deferred
taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that
includes the enactment date.

Earnings per Common Share: Per share data are computed based on the weighted
average number of shares of Common Stock and Common Stock Equivalents
outstanding during each period. The Company has adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 128, during fiscal 1998. The statement
requires companies to present basic and diluted earnings per share. Common
stock equivalents are approximately .2% of weighted average shares outstanding
for the periods presented, and do not affect the calculation of earnings per
share. These common stock equivalents are attributable to the stock option plan
where the options have vested, but have not yet been exercised.

Environmental Costs: Environmental compliance costs including ongoing
maintenance, monitoring and similar costs, are expensed as incurred.
Environmental remediation costs are accrued, except to the extent costs can be
capitalized, when remedial efforts are probable, and the cost can be reasonably
estimated.

Cotton Procurement: The Company contracts to buy cotton with future delivery
dates at fixed prices in order to reduce the effects of fluctuations in the
prices of cotton used in the manufacture of its products. These contracts
permit settlement by delivery and are not used for trading purposes. The
Company commits to fixed prices on a percentage of its cotton requirements up
to eighteen months in the future. If market prices for cotton fall below the
Company's committed fixed costs and are not recoverable, the differential is
charged to income at that time.

Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Fiscal Year: The Company's operations are based on a fifty-two, fifty-three
week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to June 30. Fiscal years 1998,
1997 and 1996 each consist of 52 weeks.

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NOTE B -- ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE


The Delta Mills Marketing Company segment assigns a substantial portion of its
trade accounts receivable to a bank under a factor agreement. The assignment of
these receivables is without recourse, provided that customer orders are
approved by the bank prior to shipment of goods, up to a maximum for each
individual account.

The Company's accounts receivable are due from many companies that market and
produce apparel, home furnishings and other products, and from department
stores and specialty apparel retailers located throughout the United States.
The many companies represented in the Company's accounts receivable limits to a
certain extent the concentration of credit risk. The Company generally does not
require collateral for its accounts receivable. One customer accounted for 12%,
15% and 11% of sales for fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.


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NOTE C -- INVENTORIES


As of June 27, 1998 and June 28, 1997, cost for certain inventories at Delta
Apparel and Duck Head Apparel is determined under the LIFO method representing
44% and 56%, respectively, of the cost of consolidated inventories. The balance
of the cost of consolidated inventories is determined under the FIFO method. If
these inventories had been determined by the FIFO method, they would have been
approximately the same as the reported amounts. During fiscal 1996 the Company
wrote down the value of certain excess inventories at Duck Head Apparel by
approximately $25 million.

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NOTE D -- LONG-TERM DEBT, CREDIT ARRANGEMENTS AND NOTES PAYABLE


Long-term debt consists of:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        June 27, 1998     June 28, 1997
                                       ---------------   --------------
<S>                                    <C>               <C>
Senior notes (9.625%), with
   interest payable
   semiannually ....................   $150,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility
   (7.4% at June 27, 1998),
   with interest payable
   monthly or semiannually .........     26,635,000
Revolving Credit Facility ..........                     $225,500,000
Industrial Revenue Bond
   payable monthly, through
   2001 at 80% of a bank's
   base rate .......................        578,000           818,000
Note to a bank payable
   monthly with interest at
   prime plus 1% ...................      6,712,000         6,953,000
Other ..............................        220,000           326,000
                                       ------------      ------------
                                        184,145,000       233,597,000
Less current portion ...............        610,000         6,081,000
                                       ------------      ------------
                                       $183,535,000      $227,516,000
                                       ============      ============
</TABLE>

On August 25, 1997 a subsidiary of the Company, Delta Mills, Inc., "DMI" issued
$150 million of unsecured ten-year senior notes, and obtained a secured
five-year $100 million revolving line of credit subject to borrowing base
limitations. At the same time, the Company obtained a separate, $20 million
line of credit due October 31, 1998. The net proceeds of the senior notes and
initial borrowings under the revolving lines of credit were used to repay
long-term debt. The $100 million revolving line of credit is backed by certain
accounts receivable and inventory of DMI with a carrying value of $138 million
at June 27, 1998. At June 28, 1997, approximately $220 million of the Revolving
Credit Facility which was due in September 1997 was classified as noncurrent
because it was subsequently refinanced as just described.

In May 1998, the Company replaced the above referenced $20 million line of
credit with a $30 million revolving credit facility (subject to borrowing base
limitations) which is due in May of 1999 and is presented as short-term bank
debt.This new facility is backed by certain accounts receivable and inventory of
Delta Apparel, Duck Head Apparel and Nautilus International with a carrying
value of $105 million at June 27, 1998. This credit facility has a term of one
year and carries an interest rate that is two percentage points above the
London Interbank Borrowing Rate.

Loan covenants in the senior notes and the DMI revolving credit facility limit
the Company's ability to use cash generated by DMI to fund operations in the
rest of the Company. On June 27, 1998 approximately $63 million was available
under the DMI revolving credit agreement, and approximately $16 million was
available under the separate short-term $30 million line of credit. The new
credit facility and the DMI credit facility and the senior notes also contain
other restrictive covenants which include minimum tangible net worth and
certain other minimum financial ratios. The agreements also restrict additional
indebtedness, dividends and capital expenditures. At June 27, 1998, the net
assets of the Company include net assets of the wholly owned subsidiary DMI of
approximately $40 million which are subject to the restrictions described
above.

The carrying value of the Company's revolving credit agreements approximate
fair value since the rates are tied to floating rates. At June 27, 1998 the
carrying value of the senior notes was $150,000,000 and the fair value, based
on quoted market prices was $150,375,000.

Total interest expense incurred by the Company was $23,395,000, $23,656,000 and
$19,703,000 in fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, of which
$302,000 and $710,000 was capitalized in fiscal years 1997 and 1996,
respectively. Total interest paid during fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996 was
$ 21,568,000, $17,546,000 and $19,357,000, respectively.

During fiscal year 1997, the Company acquired certain machinery and equipment
under noncancelable operating leases in connection with the modernization
project in the woven fabrics division. The terms provide for total lease
payments of $14 million over a period of five years.

Rent expense relating to all operating leases of the company was approximately
$7,471,000, $7,179,000 and $6,276,000 for fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996,
respectively.

Aggregate principal maturities of all long-term debt, and minimum payments
under operating leases are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                           Long-term        Operating
Fiscal Year                   Debt            Leases
- ---------------------   ---------------   -------------
<S>                     <C>               <C>
1999 ................   $    610,000      $ 6,446,000
2000 ................      6,723,000        6,517,000
2001 ................        135,000        4,259,000
2002 ................         42,000        2,624,000
2003 ................     26,635,000          831,000
Later years .........    150,000,000          794,000
                        ------------      -----------
                        $184,145,000      $21,471,000
                        ============      ===========
</TABLE>

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NOTE E -- SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY


The Stock Option Plan was approved by the shareholders in fiscal 1991, and
amended in fiscal 1996. The Plan gives the Company the right to grant awards or
options for up to 600,000 shares of Common Stock to employees. Prior to the
amendment, the Company could grant awards or options for up to 300,000 shares.
Transactions under the Stock Option Plan are as follows:



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       Prices         Outstanding     Exercisable
                                  ----------------   -------------   ------------
<S>                               <C>                <C>             <C>
July 1, 1995 ..................   $ 4.00-$9.94          129,250       63,125
  Granted .....................   3.06- 4.38            254,675
  Became exercisable ..........   3.38- 9.94                          27,875
  Exercised ...................   4.00- 5.13            (49,125)     (49,125)
  Canceled ....................   5.88- 5.88             (7,500)
                                                        -------
June 29, 1996 .................   3.06- 9.94            327,300       41,875
  Granted .....................   2.50- 3.56             49,000
  Became exercisable ..........   3.38- 7.68                          25,750
  Exercised ...................   3.38- 5.88             (4,669)      (4,669)
  Canceled ....................   3.38- 9.94            (30,125)     (12,000)
                                                        -------      -------
June 28, 1997 .................   2.50- 7.68            341,506       50,956
  Granted .....................   2.22- 3.38            148,000
  Became exercisable ..........   2.50- 5.88                         128,340
  Exercised ...................   2.50- 3.38            (11,375)     (11,375)
  Canceled ....................   3.06- 7.68            (20,750)     (16,625)
                                                        -------      -------
June 27, 1998 .................   2.22- 5.88            457,381      151,296
                                                        =======      =======
</TABLE>

The weighted average exercise price for all options outstanding was $3.53 per
share at June 27, 1998. These options expire on various dates beginning August
1999 and ending in July 2003 The options generally become exercisable in equal
amounts on the first through fourth anniversaries of the date of grant and
remain exercisable until the fifth anniversary of the date of grant. The excess
of the fair market value of the stock over the exercise price at the date of
grant is recognized as compensation expense over the period during which the
options become exercisable. Related compensation expense was $223,000, $223,000
and $152,000 during fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Options available
for grant at June 27, 1998, June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996 were 221,700,
72,450 and 91,325, respectively.

The Incentive Stock Award Plan was approved by the shareholders in fiscal 1991,
and amended in fiscal 1996. The Plan gives the Company the right to grant
awards for up to 800,000 shares of Common Stock to employees. Prior to the
amendment, the Company could grant awards or options for up to 300,000 shares.

Under the Incentive Stock Award Plan awards are granted for the right to
purchase shares for $.01. Awards were granted to purchase up to 36,791 and
282,481 during fiscal 1998 and 1997, respectively. During fiscal 1996, rights
to purchase 22,206 shares were canceled. Generally, each award vests based in
part on service and in part on achievement of certain performance goals over a
three-year period. Compensation expense for the service portion is based on the
market price of the stock on the date of award. Compensation expense for the
performance portion is based on the prevailing market price of the stock. Tax
benefits arising from the difference in market value between the date of grant
and the date of issuance of Common Stock are recorded as an adjustment to
additional paid-in capital. Compensation expense for the Company's incentive
stock award plan including related tax assistance was $775,000, $612,000 and
$615,000 for the fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Shares
available for grant at June 27, 1998 were 158,119.

The Company has adopted the disclosure only provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation." If compensation cost for the Company's two stock plans,
described above, had been determined based on the provisions of SFAS No. 123,
net income would have been approximately the same as that reported by the
Company.

The shareholders have authorized the Board of Directors to issue up to 10
million shares of preferred stock with a maximum aggregate par value of $250
million, and to establish the particular terms including dividend rates,
conversion prices, voting rights, redemption prices and similar matters. No
shares of preferred stock have been issued.

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NOTE F -- INCOME TAXES


For fiscal 1998, the Company had a regular tax loss of $27 million and an
alternative minimum tax (AMT) tax loss of $38 million. At June 27, 1998, the
Company had regular tax loss carryforwards of $52 million for federal purposes
and $125 million for state purposes. $9.2 million of the federal loss
carryforward resulted from the 1988 acquisition of Stanwood Corporation and
will expire in years 2002 and 2003.

The Company's gross deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to
net deferred tax assets considered by management to be more likely than not
realizable. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon
the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those
temporary differences become deductible. The valuation allowance increased
$11,983,000 during fiscal 1998.


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Significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities are
as follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    1998               1997
                                              ----------------   ----------------
<S>                                           <C>                <C>
Assets
Net operating loss
   carryforward ...........................   $26,478,000        $14,567,000
Inventory .................................     3,907,000         11,070,000
Restructuring reserves ....................     5,491,000            598,000
Tax credit carryforward ...................     3,738,000          3,375,000
Deferred compensation .....................     3,009,000          2,912,000
Health claims .............................     2,388,000          2,218,000
Allowance for doubtful
   accounts ...............................                        1,873,000
Accrued vacation ..........................       535,000            671,000
Stock compensation accruals ...............       743,000            491,000
Workers' compensation .....................       293,000            293,000
Other .....................................     1,338,000          1,130,000
                                              -----------        -----------
Deferred tax assets .......................    47,920,000         39,198,000
Valuation allowance .......................   (25,896,000)       (13,913,000)
                                              -----------        -----------
Net deferred tax assets ...................    22,024,000         25,285,000
Liabilities
Depreciation ..............................    20,041,000         24,354,000
Inventory -- LIFO basis
   difference .............................     2,855,000          3,410,000
Intangibles ...............................       857,000          1,819,000
Accounts receivable
   write-down .............................     1,017,000
Other .....................................       109,000            399,000
                                              -----------        -----------
Deferred tax liabilities ..................    24,879,000         29,982,000
                                              -----------        -----------
     Net deferred tax liabilities .........   $ 2,855,000        $ 4,697,000
                                              ===========        ===========
</TABLE>

Significant components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   1998              1997               1996
                             ---------------   ----------------   ----------------
<S>                          <C>               <C>                <C>
Current:
  Federal income
     taxes ...............   $  619,000        $(3,068,000)       $ (8,962,000)
  State income
     taxes ...............      550,000            341,000             526,000
                             ----------        -----------        ------------
     Total current .......    1,169,000         (2,727,000)         (8,436,000)
Deferred:
  Federal income
     taxes (benefits).....   (1,583,000)         4,030,000         (10,506,000)
  State income
     taxes (benefits).....     (259,000)           667,000          (2,016,000)
                             ----------        -----------        ------------
     Total deferred ......   (1,842,000)         4,697,000         (12,522,000)
                             ----------        -----------        ------------
Total provision ..........   $ (673,000)       $ 1,970,000        $(20,958,000)
                             ==========        ===========        ============
</TABLE>

The reconciliation of income tax expense (benefit) computed at the Federal
statutory tax rate:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      1998               1997               1996
                               -----------------   ---------------   -----------------
<S>                            <C>                 <C>               <C>
Income tax expense
   (benefit) at
   statutory rates .........   $(15,574,000)       $3,276,000        $(29,259,000)
State taxes
   (benefits), net of
   federal benefit .........        189,000           655,000            (969,000)
Amortization of
   excess of cost
   over assigned
   value of net assets
   acquired ................      2,799,000           291,000             293,000
Foreign subsidiary
   loss (income) ...........        175,000           341,000             285,000
Valuation allowance
   adjustments .............     11,983,000        (1,268,000)          9,550,000
Other ......................       (245,000)       (1,325,000)           (858,000)
                               ------------        ----------        ------------
                               $   (673,000)       $1,970,000        $(20,958,000)
                               ============        ==========        ============
</TABLE>

The Company made no income tax payments for fiscal 1998 and 1997, but made
income tax payments of approximately $1,628,000 during fiscal year 1996. The
carryback of net operating losses for fiscal 1997 resulted in a tax refund of
$2.2 million in fiscal 1998.

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NOTE G -- OPERATIONS BY INDUSTRY SEGMENT


Industry segment information for the Company presented on pages    and    of
this Annual Report is an integral part of these financial statements.

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NOTE H -- DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND RESTRUCTURING CHARGES


As a result of the history of operating losses at Stevcoknit Fabrics' knitting
and knit finishing plants, and at the Nautilus fitness equipment business, the
Company made the decision on March 3, 1998 to close its Stevcoknit Fabrics
division and to sell its Nautilus International division (fitness equipment).
Accordingly, operating results for those segments have been reclassified and
reported as discontinued operations. The Company is selling the assets of the
Stevcoknit division, and has retained a firm to sell the Nautilus International
fitness equipment business. The Company expects to complete disposition of
these businesses during the first six months of fiscal year 1999.

In connection with the decision to discontinue these businesses, the Company
has recognized a loss on disposal of discontinued operations of $37 million
including a provision of $8.0 million for losses during the phase-out period
and an income tax benefit of $1.2 million. The Company believes that it will
recover the net book value of the assets of the discontinued businesses.
However, the amount ultimately realized upon disposition could differ
materially from the carrying value of these assets. At June 27, 1998 the
Company had outstanding approximately $14 million in accrued restructuring
charges and reserves relating to discontinued operations. These amounts consist
of $10 million and


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$4 million which are presented as current and noncurrent liabilities,
respectively. In addition to these charges to income, during fiscal 1996, the
Company recognized an impairment charge of $12 million related to the property
and equipment at the Stevcoknit division.

The assets of discontinued businesses at June 27, 1998 and June 28, 1997, are
as follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         June 27, 1998     June 28, 1997
                                        ---------------   --------------
<S>                                     <C>               <C>
Accounts Receivable .................   $19,450,000       $24,504,000
Inventory ...........................     6,104,000        26,396,000
Other current assets ................       243,000           274,000
                                        -----------       -----------
   Total current assets .............    25,797,000        51,174,000
                                        ===========       ===========
Property, plant and
   equipment net of
   accumulated depreciation .........    11,535,000        34,930,000
Intangibles .........................    10,788,000        11,476,000
                                        -----------       -----------
   Total Assets .....................   $48,120,000       $97,580,000
                                        ===========       ===========
</TABLE>

Summarized results of operations for discontinued businesses are as follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                          June 27, 1998   June 28, 1997    June 29, 1996
                         --------------- --------------- ----------------
<S>                      <C>             <C>             <C>
Net Sales ..............  $109,452,000    $ 121,540,000   $ 112,722,000
Costs and
   expenses ............   119,090,000      136,221,000     158,497,000
                          ------------    -------------   -------------
(Loss) before
   income taxes ........    (9,638,000)     (14,681,000)    (45,775,000)
Income tax
   expense
   (benefit) ...........      (313,000)      (7,286,000)     (6,397,000)
                          ------------    -------------   -------------
(Loss) from
   operation of
   discontinued
   operations ..........  $ (9,325,000)   $  (7,395,000)  $ (39,378,000)
                          ============    =============   =============
</TABLE>

During fiscal 1998, the Company recognized the impairment of the excess of cost
over assigned value of net assets acquired in the Delta Apparel division by
charging pretax income for $7.3 million. The Company also took a restructuring
charge related to the closure of certain retail outlet stores in its Duck Head
Apparel division.

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NOTE I -- EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS


On September 27, 1997 the Delta Woodside Industries Employee Retirement Plan
("Retirement Plan") merged into the Delta Woodside Employee Savings and
Investment Plan ("401(k) Plan"). Future contributions to the 401(k) Plan in
lieu of a contribution to the Retirement Plan will be made in cash and not in
stock. In the 401(k) Plan employees may elect to convert DWI stock to other
funds, but may not increase the amount of stock in their account. Each
participant has the right to direct the trustee as to the manner in which
shares held are to be voted. The Retirement Plan qualified as an Employee Stock
Ownership Plan ("ESOP") under the Internal Revenue Code as a defined
contribution plan. Contributions of $328,000 and $400,000 were allocated to
participants for fiscal 1997 and 1996, respectively. During fiscal 1998, 1997
and 1996, the Company contributed $615,000, $648,000 and $543,000,
respectively, to the 401(k) Plan.

The Company also maintains a 501(c)(9) trust, the Delta Woodside Employee
Benefit Plan and Trust ("Trust"). The Trust collects both employer and employee
contributions from the Company and makes disbursements for health claims and
other qualified benefits.

The Company has a Deferred Compensation Plan which permits certain management
employees to defer a portion of their compensation. Deferred compensation
accounts are credited with interest and are distributable after retirement,
disability or employment termination. As of June 27, 1998 and June 28, 1997,
the total liability amounted to $7,204,000 and $6,966,000, respectively. The
Company insured the lives of certain management employees to assist in funding
of the deferred compensation liability. The Company is the owner and
beneficiary of the insurance policies.

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NOTE J -- AFFILIATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS


The Company leases its corporate and other office space from a corporation
whose stock is owned one-half each by the president and a vice president of the
Company. Additional office space and retail store space is leased from the
executive vice president. Under the leases, the Company made payments of
approximately $248,000, $254,000 and $216,000 for the 1998, 1997 and 1996
fiscal years, respectively.

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NOTE K -- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES


The Company has entered into agreements, and has fixed prices, to purchase
cotton for use in its manufacturing operations. At June 27, 1998 minimum
payments under these contracts with noncancelable contract terms were $48
million in fiscal 1999 and $7.3 million in fiscal 2000. These commitments were
at prices which approximate current market value.

During fiscal 1999, the Company plans to spend approximately $20 million for
capital improvements to maintain its existing facilities

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Two of the Company's South Carolina plants, Delta Mills Marketing
Company's Delta 2 and 3 finishing plants, have been unable to comply with
certain toxicity and other permit-related limits contained in a National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES") permit held by the
Company. The Company is working with the appropriate state agency to
address these issues. To attempt to achieve compliance, the Company has
completed required upgrades at a cost of approximately $2.3 million and
believes that the required effluent limits will be achieved by November
1, 1998. Although there is no assurance that the Company will be
successful, and it could face administrative penalties if it is not, the
Company does not currently believe that these matters will have a
material adverse impact on the Company.

The Company is currently assessing certain wastewater treatment system basins
of a North Carolina plant that is no longer in operation but was a likely
source of groundwater contamination. The Company currently has no plans to
remediate any groundwater contamination. Although no assurance can be provided,
the Company does not currently believe that this matter will have a material
adverse impact on the Company.

The Company's Nautilus business has been named as a "potentially responsible
party" under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act with respect to three hazardous waste sites. To the Company's
knowledge, all of the transactions with these sites were conducted by a
corporation whose assets were sold in 1990 pursuant to the terms of an order of
the United States Bankruptcy Court to another corporation, the stock of which
was subsequently acquired by the Company in January 1993. The Company,
therefore, has denied any responsibility at the sites and has declined to
participate in any settlements. Accordingly, the Company has not provided for
any reserves for costs or liabilities attributable to the previous corporation.
At two sites the previous company is listed as a "de minimis" party. At the
third site, the previous company is ranked eleventh out of a total of over 300
potentially responsible parties based on the company's volume of contribution
of about 3%. Latest estimates of certain costs to clean up the site range up to
$4 million. Although there is uncertainty as to several legal issues, the
Company believes that it has certain defenses to liability at these sites.
Based on the information currently known to it, the Company does not believe
that the potential liabilities arising from these three sites will have a
materially adverse impact on the Company.

From time to time the Company and its subsidiaries are defendants in legal
actions involving claims arising in the normal course of business, including
product liability claims. The Company believes that, as a result of legal
defenses, insurance arrangements and indemnification provisions with parties
believed to be financially capable, none of these actions should have a
material effect on its operations or financial condition.

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NOTE L -- QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

The following is a summary of quarterly results of operations for the years
ended June 27, 1998 and June 28, 1997.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            1998 Quarter Ended
                                            ---------------------------------------------------
                                               Sept. 27     Dec. 27     Mar. 28      June 27
                                            ------------- ----------- ----------- -------------
<S>                                         <C>           <C>         <C>         <C>
(In thousands, except per share data)
Net sales .................................$139,142      $124,927    $121,516    $149,875
Gross profit ..............................  25,217        21,667      23,915      25,361
Income from continuing operations .........   3,418         1,701      (4,273)      1,770
Net income (loss) .........................     666          (570)    (45,617)      1,770
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) from
 continuing operations per share of
 Common Stock .............................    0.14          0.07      (0.17)        0.07
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share
 of Common Stock ..........................    0.03        (0.02)      (1.86)        0.07



<CAPTION>
                                                              1997 Quarter Ended
                                            -------------------------------------------------------
                                               Sept. 28      Dec. 28       Mar. 29       June 28
                                            ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
<S>                                         <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
(In thousands, except per share data)
Net sales ................................. $116,760      $131,768      $133,731      $148,019
Gross profit ..............................   23,529        23,571        25,563        25,048
Income from continuing operations .........    3,419         3,339         4,522         3,506
Net income (loss) .........................    2,003         2,158         2,608           622
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) from
 continuing operations per share of
 Common Stock .............................     0.14          0.14          0.18          0.14
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share
 of Common Stock ..........................     0.08          0.09          0.11          0.03
</TABLE>


During the fourth quarter of fiscal 1998, the Company made certain adjustments
resulting from changes in estimates of inventory losses that were material to
the results of operations. These changes resulted in a reduction in net income
of $1.7 million or $.07 per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 1998.

During the third quarter of fiscal year 1998, the Company recognized
restructuring and impairment charges of $37 million in connection with
discontinued operations described in note H. In addition, the Company also
recognized impairment of the excess of cost over assigned value of net assets
acquired in the Delta  Apparel division by charging pretax income for $7.3
million. In the same quarter, the Company also recognized other restructuring
charges of $1.6 million primarily related to closure of certain facilities at
Duck Head Apparel.


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Corporate Directory

Operating Companies of
Delta Woodside Industries, Inc.


         Delta Mills Marketing Company
               P.O. Box 6126, Station B
               100 Augusta Street
               Greenville, SC 29606


         Duck Head Apparel Company

               P.O. Box 688
               1020 Barrow Industrial Parkway
               Winder, GA 30680-0688


         Delta Apparel Company

               3355 Breckinridge Boulevard
               Suite 100
               Duluth, GA 30136


         Nautilus International

               709 Powerhouse Road
               Independence, Virginia 24348-0708



Corporate Officers


     E. Erwin Maddrey, II
     President and Chief Executive Officer


     Bettis C. Rainsford
     Executive Vice President, Treasurer
     and Chief Financial Officer


     Jane H. Greer
     Vice President and Secretary


     Robert W. Humphreys
     Vice President Finance and Assistant Secretary


     Douglas J. Stevens
     Vice President International


     Brenda L. Jones
     Assistant Secretary

Board of Directors


     * C. C. Guy**
       RSI Holdings, Inc. -- Director


     * Dr. James F. Kane**
       Dean Emeritus, College of Business
       University of South Carolina


     * Dr. Max Lennon**
       President
       Mars Hill College


       E. Erwin Maddrey, II
        President and
        Chief Executive Officer
        Delta Woodside Industries, Inc.


       Buck A. Mickel**
        President, CEO and Director -- RSI Holdings, Inc.
        Vice President -- Micco Corporation
        (Real estate and business investments)


       Bettis C. Rainsford
        Executive Vice President, Treasurer
        and Chief Financial Officer
        Delta Woodside Industries, Inc.

         * Member Audit Committee
        ** Member Compensation Committee

        Note, The board of directors lost a member as a result of the death of
        Buck Mickel. Mr. Mickel had served as a director of Delta Woodside
        since 1986.




Form 10-K


Upon written request, the Company will furnish without charge to any Delta
Woodside Shareholder a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended June 27, 1998 including financial statements and schedules,
but excluding exhibits. Requests should be directed to:

Jane H. Greer, Vice President and Secretary, Delta Woodside Industries, Inc.,
233 North Main Street, Suite 200, Greenville, South Carolina 29601.

Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Delta Woodside Industries, Inc. will be
held on Tuesday, November 24, 1998, at 10:00 a.m., at the Hyatt Regency Hotel,
220 North Main Street, Greenville, South Carolina.


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                        Delta Woodside Industries, Inc.
                               233 N. Main Street
                                   Suite 200
                              Greenville, SC 29601
                                 (864) 232-8301



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                              EXHIBIT 21

SUBSIDIARIES OF REGISTRANT

                    Jurisdiction                         % Of
                          of    Stock Owned          Other Names Under
Name of Subsidiary  Incorporation                     By Parent
Which Do Business
<S>                                                                                       <C>
Alchem Capital           DE    100% owned
Corporation                    by Delta Woodside
                               Industries, Inc.

Delta Mills, Inc.        DE    100% owned by Alchem Delta Mills Marketing
                               Capital Corporation  Company; Stevcoknit
                                                    Fabrics Company;
                                                    Woodside Mills

Delta Merchandising,     SC   100% owned by         Duck Head
Inc                           Alchem Capital        Outlet Stores,
                                                    Duck Head Clearance


Duck Head Apparel        TN    100% owned by        Duck Head Apparel Company
Company, Inc.                  Alchem Capital       Delta Apparel
                               Corporation          Maiden Properties

Delta Consolidated       NY    100% owned by        Delta Apparel Marketing
Corporation                   Alchem Capital        Duck Head Marketing.
                               Corporation
Cargud, Sociedad Costa Rica   100% owned by
Anonima                        Duck Head Apparel
                               Company, Inc.

Armonia Textil, S.A. Costa Rica 100% owned by
                               Cargud, Sociedad
                               Anonima

Delta Apparel Honduras,        Honduras 96% owned by Duck Head
  S. A.                        Apparel Company, Inc.,
                               and 1% each owned by
                               Alchem Capital Corporation,
                               Delta Woodside Industries,
                               Inc., Delta Consolidated
                               Corporation and Cargud, S.A.

Nautilus                 VA    100% owned by
International, Inc.            Alchem Capital Corporation

 International Apparel    NY  100% owned by Alchem
Marketing Corporation.        Capital Corporation

Delta Mills             DE     100% owned by           Delta Mills Sales Co.
Marketing, Inc.                 Delta Mills, Inc.       Stevcoknit Marketing Co.
                                   
                                   
                                   


</TABLE>



                             EXHIBIT 23.1

                          REPORT ON SCHEDULE
                                   
The Board of Directors
Delta Woodside Industries, Inc.

Under date of August 14, 1998, we reported on the consolidated balance
sheets of Delta Woodside Industries, Inc. as of June 27, 1998 and June
28, 1997, and the related consolidated statements of operations,
shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-
year period ended June 27, 1998, as contained in the 1998 annual report
to stockholders.   These consolidated financial statements and our
report thereon are incorporated by reference in the annual report on
Form 10-K.  In connection with our audit of the aforementioned
consolidated financial statements, we also audited the related
consolidated financial statement schedule for each of the years in the
three-year period ended June 27, 1998, as listed in Item 14(d) of
Form 10-K.  This financial statement schedule is the responsibility of
the Company's management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion
on the financial statement schedule based on our audit.

In our opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in
relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a
whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set
forth therein.


                                        /s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP

Greenville, South Carolina              KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
August 14, 1998




                     INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
                                   
The Board of Directors
Delta Woodside Industries, Inc.

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration
statements (Delta Woodside Industries, Inc. Stock Option Plan - Nos. 33-
38930, 333-01381 and 333-45767;  Delta Woodside Industries, Inc.
Incentive Stock Award Plan - Nos. 33-38931, 333-01383 and 333-45771;
Delta Woodside Industries, Inc. Long-term Incentive Stock Award Plan
No. 333-45769) on Form S-8 of Delta Woodside Industries, Inc., of our
reports dated August 14, 1998, relating to the consolidated balance
sheets of Delta Woodside Industries, Inc. as of  June 27, 1998 and June
28, 1997, and the related consolidated statements of operations,
shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-
year period ended June 27, 1998, and related schedule, which reports
are incorporated by reference or appear in the 1998 annual report on
Form 10-K of Delta Woodside Industries, Inc.



                                          /s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP

Greenville, South Carolina               KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
September 25, 1998




<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
registrant's condensed consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year
ended June 27, 1998 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   YEAR
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          JUN-27-1998
<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-27-1998
<CASH>                                           2,753
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                  122,426
<ALLOWANCES>                                     3,309
<INVENTORY>                                    113,958
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                               265,531
<PP&E>                                         288,300
<DEPRECIATION>                                 123,537
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                 474,042
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                           94,770
<BONDS>                                        183,535
                                0
                                          0
<COMMON>                                           246
<OTHER-SE>                                     179,321
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                   474,042
<SALES>                                        535,460
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                               535,460
<CGS>                                          439,300
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                  439,300
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                   189
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                              23,395
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                  3,500
<INCOME-TAX>                                       884
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                              2,616
<DISCONTINUED>                                (46,367)
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                  (43,751)
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                   (1.78)
<EPS-DILUTED>                                   (1.78)
        

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