v2.4.0.8

Schedule of Special Charges, Net (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 29, 2014 | Mar. 30, 2013
Restructuring and plant realignment costs: |  |
Total restructuring and plant realignment costs | $ 2,912 | $ 188
Acquisition and integration costs: |  |
Total | 8,711 | 1,804
Special Charges Net |  |
Restructuring and plant realignment costs: |  |
Internal redesign and restructure of global operations | 240 | 1,543
Plant realignment costs | 2,905 | 96
IS support initiative | 0 | 7
Total restructuring and plant realignment costs | 3,145 | 1,646
Acquisition and integration costs: |  |
Fiberweb Acquisition Costs | 3,034 | 0
Total acquisition and merger related costs | 3,034 | 0
Other charges | 2,532 | 158
Total | 8,711 | 1,804
Internal Redesign and Restructuring of Global Operations |  |
Special Charges [Line Items] |  |
Severance Costs | 7 | 86
Employee Relocation, Professional Fees and Other Administrative Cost | Internal Redesign and Restructuring of Global Operations |  |
Restructuring and plant realignment costs: |  |
Total restructuring and plant realignment costs | 233 | 202
Consultant Fee | Internal Redesign and Restructuring of Global Operations |  |
Restructuring and plant realignment costs: |  |
Total restructuring and plant realignment costs | $ 0 | $ 1,255

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