Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 33-73726) pertaining to the Paragon Trade Brands, Inc. Retirement
Savings Investment Management Plan of our report dated June 23, 2000, with
respect to the financial statements and supplemental schedule of the Paragon
Trade Brands, Inc. Retirement Savings Investment Management Plan included in
this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended December 31, 1999.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
Julye 10, 2000
