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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cotton and cotton-based yarn procurements) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017
List Of Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Cotton and cotton-based yarn procurements, commitment period | 18 months

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