8-K

                                  United States
                       Securities and Exchange Commission
                              Washington, DC 20549




                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT
                       Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
                       The Securities Exchange Act of 1934



Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 27, 2004
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Lakeland Industries, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware                               0-15535                   13-3115216
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(State or other jurisdiction         (Commission             (IRS Employer
incorporation)                       File number)            Identification No.)

711-2 Koehler Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-7410
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (631) 981-9700
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         (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)






Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure

     On May 27, 2004, Lakeland Industries, Inc. issued a press release reporting
guidance for fiscal year 2005. The ful text of this press release is attached as
Exhibit 99.1

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits 99.1 Press release dated May 27, 2004















                                    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.

                                                    LAKELAND INDUSTRIES, INC.

Date: May 27, 2004                                  By:  /s/ Christopher J. Ryan
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                                                         Christopher J. Ryan
                                                         President

EX-99.1

Source Lakeland Industries, Inc.



Lakeland Reports Fiscal Year 2005 Guidance

RONKONKOMA, NY, May 27, 2004 - Lakeland Industries, Inc. (National NASDAQ
Symbol: LAKE), a leading manufacturer of industrial protective clothing for
Homeland Security and other industrial applications, today reported net sales
and net income per common share guidance for fiscal year 2005. Management
expects net sales to be between $99 million and $100 million and net income per
common share to be between $1.50 and $1.60 for the fiscal year ended January 31,
2005.

Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are
forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions
of the Private Securities and Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, words
such as "estimates" "could," "should," "may," "feels," "believes,"
"anticipates," "expects" and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties, including but not limited to the timely development and
acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing,
changing market conditions, the successful integration of acquisitions,
continued availability and favorable pricing of raw materials, and the other
risks. Actual results may differ materially from those projected. The company
disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking
statements.

For further information on the Company see http/www.Lakeland.com - See our
products in Green or Financial Info in Black or contact:

Christopher J. Ryan
Lakeland Industries Inc.
Tel. # 631-981-9700 Fax # 631-981-9751
E-mail:  chrisr@lakeland-ind.com