Hanesbrands (HBI) 10-K 2007 FY Annual report

(Exhibit 12.1)

Hanesbrands Inc.
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)

				Six Months
	Year Ended			Ended			Years Ended
	December 29,			December 30,			July 1,			July 2,			July 3,			June 28,
	2007			2006			2006			2005			2004			2003
Earnings, as defined:
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense, minority interest and income/loss from equity investees	$	185,321		$	112,830		$	417,543		$	343,099		$	397,512		$	545,838
Fixed charges		223,395			90,168			44,366			52,596			52,743			59,538
Amortization of capitalized interest		3,676			2,024			4,227			5,000			6,438			7,990
Distributed income of equity investees		—			—			—			3,030			3,943			4,929
Interest capitalized		(2,184	)		(1,904	)		(4,656	)		(1,694	)		(1,353	)		(1,839	)
Minority interest in pre-tax income		(1,195	)		(910	)		(1,224	)		(55	)		100			—
Total earnings, as defined	$	409,013		$	202,208		$	460,256		$	401,976		$	459,383		$	616,456
Fixed charges, as defined:
Interest expense	$	201,131		$	78,692		$	26,075		$	35,244		$	37,411		$	44,245
Amortized premiums, discounts and capitalized expenses related to indebtedness		6,475			2,279			—			—			—			—
Interest factor in rental expenses		15,789			9,197			18,291			17,352			15,332			15,293
Total fixed charges, as defined	$	223,395		$	90,168		$	44,366		$	52,596		$	52,743		$	59,538
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges		1.83			2.24			10.37			7.64			8.71			10.35

Note: The Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in this Form 10-K.