Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8) pertaining to the Burlington Industries, Inc. 1995 Equity Incentive Plan of
Burlington  Industries,  Inc. of our report dated November 3, 1995, with respect
to  the  consolidated  financial  statements  of  Burlington  Industries,   Inc.
incorporated  by reference  in its Annual  Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
September  30,  1995  and the  related  financial  statement  schedule  included
therein, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


                                                   /s/  Ernst & Young


Greensboro, North Carolina
August 1, 1996