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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET OF DAN RIVER INC. AS OF APRIL 1, 2000
(RESTATED) AND THE RELATED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE
THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 1, 2000 (RESTATED) AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY
BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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