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Derivative Instruments
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments

The Company uses derivative instruments, specifically, forward foreign exchange contracts, to manage the risk associated with the volatility of future cash flows denominated in Mexican pesos. The foreign exchange contracts are used to mitigate the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on forecasted purchases of inventory from Mexico and are designated as cash flow hedging instruments. As of March 31, 2014, the fair value of the Company's foreign currency derivatives, which is included on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in accrued expenses, is $111. As of March 31, 2014, $88 of losses related to cash flow hedges are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes and are expected to be recognized in earnings at the same time the hedged items affect earnings. As of March 31, 2013, $1,159 of gains related to cash flow hedges were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes. As of March 31, 2014, the Company's hedging activities were considered effective
Note O – Derivative Instruments (continued)

and, thus, no ineffectiveness from hedging activities were recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, losses of $13 and $0 were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income and recognized in the income statement in cost of sales.