Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 33-49894) pertaining to the Burlington Industries, Inc. 1992 Equity
Incentive Plan, the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-09501) pertaining
to the Burlington Industries, Inc. 1995 Equity Incentive Plan, the Registration
Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-85629) pertaining to the Burlington Industries, Inc.
1998 Equity Incentive Plan, the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-38660)
pertaining to the Burlington Industries, Inc. Award Agreement dated June 1, 2000
and the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-57756) pertaining to the
Burlington Industries, Inc. Award Agreement dated March 7, 2001 of our report
dated November 15, 2001, except for Notes A and G, as to which the date is
December 12, 2001, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and
schedule of Burlington Industries, Inc. included in this Annual Report (Form
10-K) for the year ended September 29, 2001


                                                          s/s Ernst & Young LLP

Greensboro, North Carolina
December 20, 2001