1


                                                                               
                                                                  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 Amendment No. 1 to 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
October 23, 1997