v2.4.0.8
Division Assets (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 28, 2014
Dec. 28, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Division assets $ 2,242,733 $ 1,457,001
Unallocated Corporate
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Division assets 79,783 66,913
Operating Segments | Americas Nonwovens
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Division assets 1,507,745 736,363
Operating Segments | Europe Nonwovens
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Division assets 363,203 361,555
Operating Segments | Asia Nonwovens
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Division assets 264,748 265,729
Operating Segments | Oriented Polymers
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Division assets $ 27,254 $ 26,441