= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = FORM T-1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 305(b)(2) |__| --------------------------- BNY MIDWEST TRUST COMPANY (formerly known as CTC Illinois Trust Company) (Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter) Illinois 36-3800435 (State of incorporation (I.R.S. employer if not a U.S. national bank) identification no.) 2 North LaSalle Street Suite 1020 Chicago, Illinois 60602 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) --------------------------- COLLINS & AIKMAN PRODUCTS CO. (Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter) Delaware 13-0588710 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer incorporation or organization) identification no.) Table of Additional Registrants Collins & Aikman Accessory Mats, Inc. Delaware 34-1532472 Akro Mats, LLC Delaware * Collins & Aikman Automotive Mats, LLC Delaware * Collins & Aikman Asset Services, Inc. Delaware 95-4225459 Collins & Aikman Automotive International, Inc. Delaware 13-3376151 Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (MI), Inc. Delaware 38-2831561 Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (TN), Inc. Tennessee 62-1301605 Collins & Aikman International Corporation Delaware 95-3416790 Collins & Aikman Europe, Inc. Delaware 88-0383716 Collins & Aikman Plastics, Inc. Delaware 34-1376202 Collins & Aikman Properties, Inc. Delaware 95-3416796 Comet Acoustics, Inc. Delaware 56-2225192 Dura Convertible Systems, Inc. Delaware 95-4094096 Amco Convertible Fabrics, Inc. Delaware 38-3254156 Gamble Development Company Minnesota 41-0949764 Grefab, Inc. New York 13-2598997 JPS Automotive, Inc. Delaware 56-2001613 Wickes Asset Management Inc. Delaware 95-4030704 Wickes Manufacturing Company Delaware 95-4001211 Collins & Aikman Interiors, Inc. Delaware 56-2270167 Collins & Aikman Development Company Delaware 56-2270173 -2- Becker Group, L.L.C. Michigan 38-3451471 Brut Plastics, Inc. Michigan 38-2959954 Collins & Aikman Advanced Processes, Inc. Delaware 56-2270171 Collins & Aikman Canada Domestic Holding Company Delaware 56-2270169 Collins & Aikman Fabrics, Inc. Delaware 38-3024579 M & C Advanced Processes, Inc. Michigan 38-3172585 Textron Automotive Exteriors Inc. Delaware 05-0471352 Textron Automotive Interiors Inc. Delaware 02-0265330 Textron Automotive (Asia) Inc. Delaware 05-0505045 Textron Automotive (Argentina) Inc. Delaware 06-1470649 Textron Automotive Overseas Investment Inc. Delaware 02-0435027 Textron Automotive International Services Inc. Delaware 05-0447633 Textron Properties Inc. Delaware 05-0425768 5755 New King Court Troy, Michigan 48098 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) --------------------------- 10-3/4% Senior Notes due 2011 (Title of the indenture securities) = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = -3- 1. General information. Furnish the following information as to the Trustee: (a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject. - ----------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- Name Address - ----------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- Office of Banks & Trust Companies 500 E. Monroe Street of the State of of Illinois Springfield, Illinois 62701-1532 Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago 230 S. LaSalle Street Chicago, Illinois 60603 (b) Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers. Yes. 2. Affiliations with Obligor. If the obligor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe each such affiliation. None. 16. List of Exhibits. Exhibits identified in parentheses below, on file with the Commission, are incorporated herein by reference as an exhibit hereto, pursuant to Rule 7a-29 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (the "Act") and 17 C.F.R. 229.10(d). 1. A copy of Articles of Incorporation of BNY Midwest Trust Company (formerly CTC Illinois Trust Company, formerly Continental Trust Company) as now in effect. (Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with the Registration Statement No. 333-47688.) 2,3. A copy of the Certificate of Authority of the Trustee as now in effect, which contains the authority to commence business and a grant of powers to exercise corporate trust powers. (Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed with the Registration Statement No. 333-47688.) 4. A copy of the existing By-laws of the Trustee. (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed with the Registration Statement No. 333-47688.) -4- 6. The consent of the Trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act. (Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed with the Registration Statement No. 333-47688.) 7. A copy of the latest report of condition of the Trustee published pursuant to law or to the requirements of its supervising or examining authority. -5- SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the Trustee, BNY Midwest Trust Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Illinois, has duly caused this statement of eligibility to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in The City of Chicago, and State of Illinois, on the 15th day of April, 2002. BNY Midwest Trust Company By: /S/ R. ELLWANGER ------------------------------------------------- Name: R. ELLWANGER Title: ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT -6- OFFICE OF BANKS AND REAL ESTATE Bureau of Banks and Trust Companies CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION OF BNY Midwest Trust Company 209 West Jackson Boulevard Suite 700 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Including the institution's domestic and foreign subsidiaries completed as of the close of business on December 31, 2001, submitted in response to the call of the Office of Banks and Real Estate of the State of Illinois. ASSETS Thousands of Dollars 1. Cash and Due from Depository Institutions...................... 11,694 2. U.S. Treasury Securities....................................... - 0 - 3. Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions............... - 0 - 4. Other Bonds, Notes and Debentures.............................. - 0 - 5. Corporate Stock................................................ - 0 - 6. Trust Company Premises, Furniture, Fixtures and Other 363 Assets Representing Trust Company Premises.............. 7. Leases and Lease Financing Receivables.................. - 0 - 8. Accounts Receivable..................................... 4,004 9. Other Assets............................................ (Itemize amounts greater than 15% of Line 9) 86,882 Intangible Asset - Goodwill ..............86,813 10. TOTAL ASSETS............................................ 102,943 Page 1 of 4 OFFICE OF BANKS AND REAL ESTATE Bureau of Banks and Trust Companies CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION OF BNY Midwest Trust Company 209 West Jackson Boulevard Suite 700 Chicago, Illinois 60606 LIABILITIES Thousands of Dollars 11. Accounts Payable............................................... - 0 - 12. Taxes Payable.................................................. - 0 - 13. Other Liabilities for Borrowed Money........................... 25,425 14. Other Liabilities.............................................. (Itemize amounts greater than 15% of Line 14) 6,156 Reserve for Taxes..........................3,128 Taxes due to Parent Company................1,923 Accrued Expenses...........................1,058 Page 2 or 4 15. TOTAL LIABILITIES 31,581 EQUITY CAPITAL 16. Preferred Stock........................................... - 0 - 17. Common Stock.............................................. 2,000 18. Surplus................................................... 62,130 19. Reserve for Operating Expenses............................. - 0 - 20. Retained Earnings (Loss)................................... 7,232 21. TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL....................................... 71,362 22. TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL....................... 102,943 Page 3 of 4 I, Robert L. De Paola, Vice President ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name and Title of Officer Authorized to Sign Report) of BNY Midwest Trust Company certify that the information contained in this statement is accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that submission of false information with the intention to deceive the Commissioner or his Administrative officers is a felony. Robert L. DePaola ------------------------------------------------ (Signature of Officer Authorized to Sign Report) Sworn to and subscribed before me is 13th day of February , 2002. My Commission expires May 15, 2003. Joseph A. Giacobino, Notary Public (Notary Seal) Person to whom Supervisory Staff should direct questions concerning this report. Christine Anderson (212) 503-4204 Name Telephone Number (Extension) - ------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Page 4 of 4