ANALYST/MEDIA ADVISORY - Collins & Aikman to Announce First Quarter Earnings

    --April 24, 2001--Collins & Aikman

                        ANALYST/MEDIA ADVISORY

                     COLLINS & AIKMAN TO ANNOUNCE
                        FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS

WHAT:  Collins & Aikman first quarter earnings conference call and 
       webcast.

WHEN:  Tuesday, May 8, 2001 at 10 a.m. ET

       Those interested in hearing the earnings announcement should 
       call (973) 628-9554 or access the web cast via the Company's 
       web site at www.collinsaikman.com. If you are unable to attend 
       the live call on May 8, you may access the Company's website 
       for the archived webcast or the digital replay at the following
       number: (877) 519-4471, pin No. 2530793. This replay will be 
       running for approximately one week following the call.

       Collins & Aikman, with annual sales approaching $2 billion, is 
       the global leader in automotive floor and acoustic systems and 
       is a leading supplier of automotive fabric, interior trim and
       convertible top systems. The Company's operations span the 
       globe through 72 facilities, 13 countries and nearly 15,000
       employees who are committed to achieving total excellence. 
       Collins & Aikman's high-quality products combine 
       industry-leading design and styling capabilities, superior 
       manufacturing capabilities and the industry's most effective 
       NVH "quiet" technologies. Information about Collins & Aikman is
       available on the Internet at www.collinsaikman.com.