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<TABLE> <S> <C>
<PAGE>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Polymer
Group, Inc.'s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<CHANGES> 0
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<EPS-BASIC> (0.18)
<EPS-DILUTED> (0.18)
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