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

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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 percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the interest rate derivative.

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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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-SubTopic 10

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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 - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Derivatives - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	Apr. 04, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Jan. 16, 2015
Forward Currency-Exchange Contracts [Abstract]
Recognized gains	$ 1,000	$ 36,000
Interest Rate Swap Agreements [Member]
Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
Rate of effectiveness of interest rate swap agreement (in hundredths)	100.00%
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio	3.5
Minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio	3
Unrealized loss on derivatives	364,000
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Forward Currency-Exchange Contracts [Abstract]
Maximum period over which entity manages its level of exposure of risk	24 months
Three Month LIBOR [Member] \| 2006 Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
Derivative, basis spread on variable rate	5.63%
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Swap Agreement 2015 [Member]
Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
Derivative, notional amount			$ 10,000,000
Fixed rate of interest (in hundredths)			1.50%