85812--3/15/2006--RUSSELL

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We may fail to realize the cost savings and other benefits that we expect from our restructuring and cost savings initiatives and any savings that we do achieve may be offset by other competitive pressures. We rely on a few customers for a significant portion of our sales and we generally do not have any long-term contracts with any of these customers. We are dependent on joint ventures and other third parties for the purchase of yarn and other raw materials and the manufacture or sourcing of our products and if these parties fail to perform, we may not meet the demands of our customers. Our success is dependent upon the continued protection of our trademarks and other intellectual property rights. We may be forced to incur substantial costs to protect our intellectual property and, if we are unable to protect our intellectual property, the image of one or more of our brands may suffer. The demand for some of our products is cyclical and a downturn in the economy may reduce purchases of our products which could adversely affect our financial performance. The demand for some of our products is seasonal and unseasonably warm weather would likely reduce the demand for our core fleece products. Our business outside of the United States exposes us to uncertain conditions in overseas markets, including fluctuations in currency exchange rates. The raw materials used to manufacture our products are subject to price volatility which could increase our costs. The apparel and footwear industries are subject to consumer preferences and if we misjudge consumer preferences, the image of one or more of our brands may suffer and the demand for our products may decrease. We have substantial debt and interest payment requirements that may restrict our operations and impair our ability to meet our obligations. The covenants in the agreements governing our outstanding indebtedness impose restrictions that may limit our operating and financial flexibility and prevent us from engaging in transactions that we wish to consummate. The apparel industry is subject to pricing pressures that may cause us to lower the prices we charge for our products and adversely impact our financial performance, such as our gross margins. The markets in which we operate are highly competitive. Changing international trade regulation may increase competition in our industry. Future quotas, duties or tariffs may increase our costs or limit the amount of products that we can import into a country.

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