XML 79 R58.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v2.4.0.8

Commitments (Rent Expense) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Commitments [Abstract]
Rent expense	$ 6,555	$ 6,629	$ 6,619

X

- Definition

Amount of rent expense incurred for leased assets, including but not limited to, furniture and equipment, that is not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration

X

- Details

Name:	virc_CommitmentsAbstract
Namespace Prefix:	virc_
Data Type:	xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration