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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET OF DAN RIVER INC. AS OF DECEMBER 28, 1996 (RESTATED)
AND THE RELATED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 28, 1996 (RESTATED) AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO
SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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