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                                                                  Exhibit 23.2


                       Consent of Independent Auditors


We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our report dated May 19, 1997, except Note 12, as to which the date
is July 15, 1997, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of AIH
Inc. included in the Registration Statement (Form S-4) and related prospectus of
Dyersburg Corporation for the registration of $125,000,000 9 3/4% Senior
Subordinated Notes, Series B.



                                                     ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Columbus, GA
September 19, 1997