Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value.

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-Article 12

-Section 13

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The maximum consolidated leverage ratio under the negative covenants of the credit facility.

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The minimum consolidated interest charge coverage ratio (calculated as income before interest and taxes, divided by interest) to be in compliance with the financial covenant under an existing debt agreement.

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The period over which the entity typically manages its level of exposure to the risk of currency-exchange fluctuations by hedging a portion of its currency exposures anticipated over the ensuing period.

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The percentage of effectiveness of derivative instruments.

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The estimated net amount of existing gains or losses on cash flow hedges at the reporting date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 815

-SubTopic 30

-Section 50

-Paragraph 1

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Term of the credit risk derivative contract, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Fixed interest rate related to the interest rate derivative.

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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in earnings in the period from the increase (decrease) in fair value of foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments.

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The net change in the difference between the fair value and the carrying value, or in the comparative fair values, of derivative instruments, including options, swaps, futures, and forward contracts, held at each balance sheet date, that was included in earnings for the period.

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Derivatives - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Derivatives - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2008
Forward Currency-Exchange Contracts \| Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on foreign currency derivative instruments, not designated as hedging	$ (14,000)	$ 146,000	$ 12,000
Cash Flow Hedging \| Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Amounts to be reclassified into earnings	217,000
Cash Flow Hedging \| Swap Agreement 2008 \| Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Credit derivative, term	5 years
Notional amount				5,000,000	10,000,000	15,000,000
Derivative, fixed interest rate	3.265%
Rate of effectiveness of derivative agreement	100.00%
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio	3.5
Minimum consolidated interest charge coverage ratio	3
Cash Flow Hedging \| Swap Agreement 2006 \| Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, fixed interest rate	5.63%
Cash Flow Hedging \| Interest rate swap agreements \| Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	$ 377,000
Cash Flow Hedging \| Forward Currency-Exchange Contracts \| Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Period over which entity manages its level of exposure of risk	12 months