Exhibit 12.4


Anvil Holdings, Inc.
Computation of Ratios of net Debt to EBITDA
In thousands, except ratios


                                          Pro forma
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                                          Year Ended
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                                            2/1/97

NET DEBT:
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 Tota Debt (pro forma)                      162,069
 Cash & cash equivalents                      1,863
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NET DEBT                                    160,206
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EBITDA:
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 Operating Income                            24,705
 Depreciation & Amortization                  8,245
 Non-Recurring item                             600
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EBITDA                                       33,550
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  Ratio of net Debt to EBITDA                  4.8
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