EXHIBIT 23.5

                         CONSENT OF INDPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the reference of our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our report dated August 24, 2001, with respect to the financial
statements of the Operating Businesses of the Becker Group and its Predecessors
incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-3 and related
Prospectus of Collins & Aikman Corporation and Collins & Aikman Products Co. for
the offering, from time to time, of common stock, preferred stock and unsecured
debt securities.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Detroit, Michigan
April 12, 2002