8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

April 22, 2004
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

WESTPOINT STEVENS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-15381	36-3498354
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

507 West 10th Street, West Point, Georgia	31833
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(706) 645-4000
Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Item 5.	Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
		On April 22, 2004, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York granted the Company an extension of the exclusive right to propose a plan of reorganization under Chapter 11 through July 29, 2004. On April 26, 2004, the Company issued a press release with respect to the extension granted by the Bankruptcy Court. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Exhibit No.	Exhibit
99.1	Press Release dated April 26, 2004, with respect to the matter described in Item 5.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	WESTPOINT STEVENS INC.
	(Registrant)
Date:  April 26, 2004	By:	/s/ Christopher N. Zodrow
		Christopher N. Zodrow
		Vice President and Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated April 26, 2004, with respect to the matter described in Item 5.

EX-99

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:	Lorraine D. Miller, CFA
	Senior Vice President Finance and External Communications
	404.378.0491

WESTPOINT STEVENS RECEIVES ADDITIONAL TIME
TO REVISE BUSINESS PLAN WITH EXTENSION OF
EXCLUSIVE PERIOD TO FILE A PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

WEST POINT, GEORGIA (April 26, 2004)  --  WestPoint Stevens Inc. (OTCBB:  WSPT) (www.westpointstevens.com) announced that on Thursday, April 22, 2004, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court extended the Company's exclusive right to file a plan of reorganization through July 29, 2004.

M.L. "Chip" Fontenot, President and CEO of WestPoint Stevens commented, "While we are sensitive to the desire to exit bankruptcy as quickly as possible, it is more important to conclude this process with a sound strategic vision that will ensure WestPoint Stevens' long term competitive position in a rapidly changing global market. This additional time will allow the Company to revise its Business Plan accordingly."

Mr. Fontenot added, "WestPoint Stevens remains committed to its high level of customer service and product innovation, and continues to enjoy ample financial flexibility."

As previously announced, WestPoint Stevens Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on June 1, 2003.

WestPoint Stevens Inc. is the nation's premier home fashions consumer products marketing company, with a wide range of bed linens, towels, blankets, comforters and accessories marketed under the well-known brand names GRAND PATRICIAN, PATRICIAN, MARTEX, ATELIER MARTEX, BABY MARTEX, UTICA, STEVENS, LADY PEPPERELL, SEDUCTION, VELLUX and CHATHAM -- all registered trademarks owned by WestPoint Stevens Inc. and its subsidiaries -- and under licensed brands including RALPH LAUREN HOME, DISNEY HOME and GLYNDA TURLEY. WestPoint Stevens is also a manufacturer of the MARTHA STEWART bed and bath lines. WestPoint Stevens can be found on the World Wide Web at www.westpointstevens.com.

Safe Harbor Statement: Except for historical information contained herein, certain matters set forth in this press release are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties may be attributable to important factors that include but are not limited to the following: Product margins may vary from those projected; Raw material prices may vary from those assumed; Additional reserves may be required for bad debts, returns, allowances, governmental compliance costs, or litigation; There may be changes in the performance of financial markets or fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; Unanticipated natural disasters could have a material impact upon results of operations; There may be changes in the general economic conditions that affect customer p ractices or consumer spending; Competition for retail and wholesale customers, pricing and transportation of products may vary from time to time due to seasonal variations or otherwise; Customer preferences for our products can be affected by competition, or general market demand for domestic or imported goods or the quantity, quality, price or delivery time of such goods; There could be an unanticipated loss of a material customer or a material license; The availability and price of raw materials could be affected by weather, disease, energy costs or other factors; The future results of operations may be adversely affected by factors relating to the Chapter 11 proceedings. The information contained in this release is as of April 26, 2004. WestPoint Stevens assumes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, contained in this document as a result of new information or future events or developments.