Exhibit 23.3

Consent of Independent Public Accountants



As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report dated February 14, 2001
(except with respect to the matter discussed in Note 24, as to which the date is
March 28, 2002), included in Collins & Aikman Corporation's Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2001, and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.




/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP

Charlotte, North Carolina
April 12, 2002