INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 33-39646, 33-39648, 33-88470, 33-88472, 333-18869, 333-70561 of Parlex Corporation on Form S-8 of our report dated May 18, 2000 (which report expresses an unqualified opinion, refers to the report of other auditors and includes an explanatory paragraph related to the basis of presentation), related to the combined financial statements of Poly-Flex Circuits, Inc. and Poly-Flex Circuits Limited, appearing in this Form 8-K/A of Parlex Corporation. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP Deloitte & Touche LLP Boston, Massachusetts May 18, 2000