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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statements of
operations for the quarter ended March 27, 1999 and such is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME>                        JPS AUTOMOTIVE L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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