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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Registration Statement (Form S-8) of WestPoint Stevens Inc. pertaining to the
WestPoint Stevens Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (as amended), and to the
incorporation by reference therein of our report dated February 2, 2000, except
for note 13, as to which the date is March 24, 2000, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and schedule of WestPoint Stevens Inc.
included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1999,
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
August 22, 2000
