Hexcel (HXL) 10-K 2008 FY Annual report

Exhibit 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

  We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-124747) and Form S-8 (No. 333-104158, No. 333-104159, No. 333-104160, No. 333-01225, No. 333-31125, No. 333-36099, No. 333-36163, No. 333-57223, No. 333-83745, No. 333-83747, No. 333-46472, No. 333-46476, No. 333-46626, No. 333-67944, No. 333-67946, No. 333-90060, No. 333-90062 and No. 333-85196) of Hexcel Corporation of our report dated February 12, 2009 relating to the consolidated financial statements, financial statement schedule and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Stamford, CT

February 12, 2009