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Segment Information (Details1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 29, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Division assets | $ 1,050,570 | $ 1,060,578 |
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Americas Nonwovens [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Division assets | 531,686 | 564,424 |
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Europe Nonwovens [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Division assets | 212,722 | 218,151 |
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Asia Nonwovens [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Division assets | 233,338 | 228,448 |
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Oriented Polymers [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Division assets | 29,016 | 25,474 |
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Corporate [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Division assets | 43,369 | 23,623 |
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Eliminations [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Division assets | $ 439 | $ 458 |