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Basis of Presentation (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Basis of Presentation
Decrease in cost of sales	$ 148,000ufpt_IncreaseDecreaseInCostOfSales
Increase in selling, general and administrative expenses	58,000ufpt_IncreaseDecreaseInSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpenses
Increase in restructuring costs	$ 90,000ufpt_IncreaseDecreaseInRestructuringCosts

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The increase (decrease) in costs of sales

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The increase (decrease) in restructuring costs

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The increase (decrease) selling, general and administrative expenses.

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