Exhibit 23 -- Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors





We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 333-81557) pertaining to the Gerber Childrenswear, Inc. 1998 Long-Term
Performance Incentive Plan of our report dated February 22, 2002 with respect to
the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Gerber Childrenswear, Inc.
included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2001.




Greenville, South Carolina
March 28, 2002