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Leases - Narrative (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2020 USD ($) Building	Aug. 04, 2019 USD ($)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Option to Extend	renewal options for additional periods ranging up to 10 years
Operating Lease Expenses	$ 658,000	$ 719,000
Upholstery Fabrics [Member] | China [Member]
Number of buildings extended lease term | Building	2
Increase in right of use assets and lease liabilities	$ 2,600,000
Mattress Fabrics [Member] | Canada [Member]
Increase in right of use assets and lease liabilities	$ 550,000
Lease terms	3 years
Lease expiration date	Jun. 30, 2023
Minimum [Member]
Operating Lease Remaining Lease Terms	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Operating Lease Remaining Lease Terms	6 years

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