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Special Charges, Net Narrative (Details) - Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 28, 2014 | Jun. 29, 2013 | Jun. 28, 2014 | Jun. 29, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Charges |  |  | $ 9,996,000 | $ 1,314,000
Fiberweb |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Charges |  |  | 15,300,000 |
Internal Redesign and Restructuring of Global Operations |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Severance Costs | $ (6,000) | $ 50,000 |  |
Consultant Fee | Internal Redesign and Restructuring of Global Operations |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Charges | 0 | 147,000 |  |
Employee Relocation, Professional Fees and Other Administrative Cost | Internal Redesign and Restructuring of Global Operations |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Charges | 202,000 | $ 201,000 | 435,000 | $ 403,000
Minimum | Integrate and Optimize the Combined Footprint after Fiberweb Acquisition |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Expected restructuring charges | 16,000,000 |  | 16,000,000 |
Maximum | Integrate and Optimize the Combined Footprint after Fiberweb Acquisition |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Expected restructuring charges | $ 23,000,000 |  | $ 23,000,000 |

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