EXHIBIT 32.2


CERTIFICATION OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
      AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002


For purposes of 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Herbert M. Mueller, the Chief Financial Officer
of Delta Apparel, Inc. (the "Company"), hereby certifies that to the best of his
knowledge:

      1.    The Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 3,
            2004 of the Company, as filed with the Securities and Exchange
            Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), fully complies with
            the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities
            Exchange Act of 1934; and

      2.    The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
            material respects, the financial condition and results of operations
            of the Company.


Date:  September 8, 2004              /s/ Herbert M. Mueller
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                                      Herbert M. Mueller
                                      Vice President & Chief Financial Officer


A signed original of this written statement required by section 906 has been
provided to Delta Apparel, Inc. and will be retained by Delta Apparel, Inc. and
furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.