Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule Of Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule Of Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule Of Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Trademarks [Member] Trademarks [Member] Licenses In Perpetuity [Member] Licenses In Perpetuity [Member] Licenses in perpetuity. Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Licenses For A Term [Member] Licensing Agreements [Member] Other Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Member] Others Finite Lived Intangible Asset [Member] Others finite lived intangible asset. Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items] Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items] Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Carrying Amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block] Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block] Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Intangible Assets, Gross Carrying Amount Intangible Assets Gross Excluding Goodwill Intangible Assets Gross Excluding Goodwill Intangible Assets, Net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] Cash paid (received) during the period for: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest expense Interest Paid, Net Interest income Cash Received from Interest Income The amounts represent cash received from interest income. Income taxes, net of refunds received Income Taxes Paid, Net Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities: Other Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract] Accounts payable for purchase of fixed assets Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest [Member] Redeemable Non Controlling Interest [Member] Redeemable non-controlling interest. Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-In Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Beginning Balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Net income (loss) Net Income Attributable Either To Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest Or Parent Entity The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes. Redeemable non-controlling interest is neither a liability nor equity whereas net income of the parent entity is part of equity. Other comprehensive income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Tax benefit related to exercise of equity awards Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Stock issued in connection with stock compensation plans Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Compensation expense in connection with employee stock compensation plans Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Purchase of treasury stock related to stock compensation plans Purchase of Treasury Stock Related to Stock Compensation Plans Purchase of treasury stock related to stock compensation plans. Other repurchases of common stock Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Acquisition Date Fair Value of Redeemable Non Controlling Interest in Joint Venture Acquisition Date Fair Value of Redeemable Non Controlling Interest in Joint Venture Acquisition date fair value of redeemable non-controlling interest in joint venture. Adjustment to redemption value Noncontrolling Interest, Change in Redemption Value Ending Balance Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events [Text Block] Subsequent Events [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments And Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Statement, Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Segment, Geographical [Domain] United States [Member] UNITED STATES Europe [Member] Europe [Member] Europe. Asia [Member] Asia [Member] Asia. Mexico, Central And South America [Member] Mexico Central And South America [Member] Mexico Central and South America. Canada [Member] CANADA Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Net revenues Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Percentage of net revenues by geographic region Percentage of Net Revenues by Geographic Region Percentage of net revenues by geographic region. Supplemental Cash Flow Information Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block] Equity [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block] Calculation Of Simulated TSRs Under Monte Carlo Model For Remaining Measurement Period [Table Text Block] Calculation Of Simulated TSRs Under Monte Carlo Model For Remaining Measurement Period [Table Text Block] Calculation of simulated TSR's under Monte Carlo model for remaining measurement period. Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis] Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain] Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain] Carrying Amount [Member] Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] Fair Value [Member] Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 1 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Accounts receivable Accounts Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure Open foreign currency exchange contracts, asset Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure Interest Rate Cap Agreement Interest Rate Cap Interest rate cap. Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Fair Value Disclosure Short-term debt Short Term Debt Fair Value Short-term debt. Open foreign currency exchange contracts, liability Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure 2011 Term Loan, current portion Short-term Debt, Fair Value 2011 Term Loan Long-term Debt, Fair Value Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Calculation Of Basic And Diluted Income Per Common Share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Foreign exchange gain (loss) Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized (Income) Loss from discontinued operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Stock compensation Share-based Compensation Provision for bad debts Provision for Doubtful Accounts Inventory writedown Inventory Write-down Write-down of note receivable from Palmers Other Receivables Write-Down Other Receivables Write-Down Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Other Other Noncash Income (Expense) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities. Accrued income taxes Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash (used in) operating activities from discontinued operations Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from disposal of assets Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases of property, plant & equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Loan to non-controlling shareholder Loan Non Controlling Shareholder Loan to non-controlling shareholder. Disposal of businesses Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses Net cash (used in) investing activities from continuing operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash (used in) investing activities from discontinued operations Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations Net cash (used in) investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Change in short-term notes payable Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt, Maturing in More than Three Months Change in revolving credit loans Proceeds from (Repayments of) Lines of Credit Repayment of Italian Note Repayments of Notes Payable Proceeds from 2011 Term Loan Proceeds from Issuance of Other Long-term Debt Payments on 2011 Term Loan Repayments of Other Long-term Debt Payment of deferred premium on Interest Rate Cap Agreement Payment Of Deferred Premium On Interest Rate Cap Payment of deferred premium on interest rate cap. Proceeds from the exercise of employee stock options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Payment of deferred financing costs Payments of Financing Costs Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Purchase of treasury stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Contingent payment related to acquisition of non-controlling interest in Brazilian subsidiary Contingent Payment Related to Acquisition of Non-controlling Interest in Subsidiary Contingent payment related to acquisition of non-controlling interest in Brazilian subsidiary. Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Discontinued Operations Net cash provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Interest Rate Cap [Member] Interest Rate Cap [Member] Derivative [Line Items] Derivative [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes InNet Gain (Loss) From Cash Flow Hedges [Roll Forward] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes InNet Gain (Loss) From Cash Flow Hedges [Roll Forward] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes InNet Gain (Loss) From Cash Flow Hedges [Roll Forward] Beginning Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Change in fair value of interest rate cap Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax Initial fair value of maturing caplets Other Comprehensive Income Initial Fair Value of Maturing Caplets Other comprehensive income initial fair value of maturing caplets. Balance as of September 29, 2012, pretax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Cumulative Changes In Net Gain Loss From Cash Flow Hedges Before Tax Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) cumulative changes in net gain (loss) from cash flow hedges before tax. Tax effect Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Cumulative Changes in Net Gain Loss from Cash Flow Hedges Tax Effect Accumulated other comprehensive income loss cumulative changes in net gain loss from cash flow hedges tax effect. Ending Balance Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves Raw materials Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves Total Inventory, Net Income Statement [Abstract] Cost of goods sold Cost of Goods Sold Gross profit Gross Profit Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Amortization of intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Pension income Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Operating income Operating Income (Loss) Other loss (income) Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Interest expense Interest Expense Interest income Investment Income, Interest Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes and redeemable non-controlling interest Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income from continuing operations before redeemable non-controlling interest Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes Net income Less: loss attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to Warnaco Group Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Amounts attributable to Warnaco Group common shareholders: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Income from continuing operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Basic income per common share (see Note 17): Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Income from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Income (loss) from discontinued operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Net income Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted income per common share (see Note 17): Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Income from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Income (loss) from discontinued operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Net income Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in computing income per common share (see Note 17): Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Basic and Diluted Disclosure Items [Abstract] Weighted average number of shares outstanding basic and diluted disclosure items. Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Initial fair value of maturing caplets Initial Fair Value of Maturing Caplets Initial fair value of maturing caplets. Accretion of deferred premium Accretion of Deferred Premium Accretion of deferred premium. Total Interest Expenses on Interest Rate Cap Interest expenses on interest rate cap. Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, net of reserves of $91,386, $94,739 and $89,798 as of September 29, 2012, December 31, 2011 and October 1, 2011, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property, plant and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Other assets: Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract] Licenses, trademarks and other intangible assets, net Goodwill Goodwill Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Short-term debt Short-term Debt Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current Liabilities of discontinued operations Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current Accrued income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Redeemable non-controlling interest Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Common, Fair Value Stockholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Preferred stock Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock: $0.01 par value, 112,500,000 shares authorized, 53,057,174, 52,184,730 and 52,134,522 shares issued as of September 29, 2012, December 31, 2011 and October 1, 2011, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Treasury stock, at cost 12,090,834, 11,790,428 and 11,653,871 shares as of September 29, 2012, December 31, 2011 and October 1, 2011, respectively Treasury Stock, Value Total stockholders' equity Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest and stockholders' equity Liabilities Redeemable Non Controlling Interest and Stockholders Equity Liabilities redeemable non controlling interest and stockholder's equity. Business Segments And Geographic Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Recent Accounting Pronouncements Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block] Components Of Inventory Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Debt Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Reconciliation Of AOCI For Interest Rate Cap Agreement Schedule of Reconciliation Balance of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation balance of accumulated other comprehensive income. Schedule Of Interest Expense Recognized On Interest Rate Cap Agreement Schedule of Interest Expense Recognized on Interest Rate Cap [Table Text Block] Schedule of interest expense recognized on interest rate cap. Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain] Award Type [Domain] Performance Shares [Member] Performance Shares [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Unvested at the beginning of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted, Performance Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Forfeited Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Unvested at the end of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward] Unvested at the beginning of the period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instrument Other than Options Forfeited in Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award equity instrument other than options forfeited in period weighted average grant date fair value. Unvested at the end of the period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Information By Business Group Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Reconciliation Of Operating Income Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block] Summarization Of Net Revenues By Geographic Region Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block] Weighted average restricted stock outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares, Restricted Stock Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net of Tax [Text Block] Accumulated other comprehensive income loss net of tax. 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Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Cash Flow Hedge [Member] Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Maximum percentage of U.S. Dollars Denominated Purchases of inventory included in foreign exchange forward contracts Maximum Percentage of Domestic Currency Denominated Purchases of Inventory Included Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts Maximum percentage of domestic currency denominated purchases of inventory included foreign exchange forward contracts. Maximum period of U.S. Dollars Denominated Purchases of inventory included in foreign exchange forward contracts Maximum Period of Domestic Currency Denominated Purchases of Inventory Included Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts Maximum period of domestic currency denominated purchases of inventory included foreign exchange forward contracts. Minimum royalty and advertising expenses included in foreign exchange forward contracts Percentage of Minimum Royalty and Advertising Expenses Included in Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts Percentage of minimum royalty and advertising expenses included in foreign exchange forward contracts. Percentage of royalty payments due Percentage of Royalty Payments Due to be Headed Under Program Percentage of royalty payments due to be headed under program. Percentage equal to the interest rate payable on average over the term of the cap agreement on the portion of the 2011 Term Loan that equals the notional amount of the cap Percentage Equal to Interest Rate Payable on Average Over Term of Cap Agreement on Portion of Term Loan that Equals Notional Amount of Cap Percentage equal to interest rate payable on average over term of cap agreement on portion of term loan that equals notional amount of cap. Rate added to the three month LIBOR to reach percentage to be considered for the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows Interest Rate to be Considered for Exposure to Variability in Expected Future Cash Flows Interest rate to be considered for the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows. Net amount of gains to be amortized to earnings during the following 12 months Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months Gain or losses reclassified into earnings as a result of the discontinuance of cash flow hedges Gain (Loss) on Discontinuation of Cash Flow Hedge Due to Forecasted Transaction Probable of Not Occurring, Net Restricted Shares Units [Member] Restricted Shares Units [Member] Restricted Shares/Units [Member] Granted, Restricted shares/units Vested, Restricted shares/units Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Schedule Of Contractual Obligations And Commitments Contractual Obligations and Commitments [Table Text Block] Contractual obligations and commitments. Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Restructuring Expenses And Other Exit Costs Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net income Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Change in cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Other Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Other, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Other, Net of Tax Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income Loss Including Portion Attributable to Non Controlling Interest Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease Other Comprehensive Income Loss Including Portion Attributable to Non Controlling Interest Net Of Tax Period Total comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: comprehensive income attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Warnaco Group Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Employee Stock Option [Member] Employee Stock Option [Member] Restricted Stock [Member] Restricted Stock [Member] Stock-based compensation expense before income taxes Income tax benefit Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Share Based Payments Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Share Based Payments Stock-based compensation expense after income taxes Share Based Compensation Net of Tax Share based compensation net of tax. Components Of Net Periodic Cost For Pension And Postretirement Plans Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Statement, Business Segments [Axis] Business Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segment [Domain] Sportswear Group [Member] Sportswear Group [Member] Sportswear group. Intimate Apparel Group [Member] Intimate Apparel Group [Member] Intimate apparel group. Swimwear Group [Member] Swimwear Group [Member] Swimwear group. Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill balance, Beginning Translation adjustments Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments Other Goodwill, Other Accounting Adjustments Goodwill, Other Accounting Adjustments Goodwill balance, Ending Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Cost of goods sold [Member] Cost of Sales [Member] Selling, general and administrative expenses [Member] Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] Amortization of intangible assets [Member] Amortization Of Intangible Assets [Member] Primary financial statement caption in which reported facts about amortization of intangible assets have been included. Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Cash portion of restructuring items [Member] Cash Portion Of Restructuring Items [Member] Cash Portion Of Restructuring Items [Member] Non-cash portion of restructuring items [Member] Non Cash Portion Of Restructuring Items [Member] Non-Cash Portion Of Restructuring Items [Member] Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring charges and other exit costs Restructuring Charges Legal Matters [Table] Legal Matters [Table] Legal Matters [Table] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case Type [Domain] Litigation Case Type [Domain] Palmers Suit [Member] Palmers Suit [Member] Palmers Suit [Member] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Balance Prior To Adjustment [Member] Balance Prior To Adjustment [Member] Balance Prior To Adjustment [Member] Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable Type [Domain] Receivable Type [Domain] Working Capital Adjustment [Member] Working Capital Adjustment [Member] Working Capital Adjustment [Member] Accrued Interest Receivable [Member] Accrued Income Receivable [Member] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Palmers Textile Ag [Member] Palmers Textile Ag [Member] Palmers Textile AG. Legal Matters [Line Items] Legal Matters [Line Items] Legal Matters [Line Items] Costs awarded to the Company for Lejaby Cost Awarded Costs awarded. Reserve for Lejaby matters Loss Contingency Accrual, at Carrying Value Total receivables included in other assets Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent Organization Nature of Operations [Text Block] Supplemental Cash Flow Information Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block] Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] Discontinued Operations Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Increase Decrease in Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Increase Decrease in Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of increase decrease in intangible assets. Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Calvinkleinjeans.com E-Commerce Site [Member] Calvinkleinjeans Com E Commerce Site [Member] Calvinkleinjeans.com E-Commerce Site [Member] Schedule of Increase (Decrease) in Intangible Assets [Line Items] Schedule of increase decrease in intangible assets. Balance beginning Amortization expense Translation adjustments Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments Tax benefit Tax Realized on Goodwill Excess Over Book Value Tax realized on goodwill excess over book value. Other Intangible Assets, Other Increase (Decrease) Intangible Assets, Other Increase (Decrease) Balance ending Bridge Business [Member] Bridge Business [Member] Bridge Business [Member] Rationalization And Consolidation [Member] Rationalization And Consolidation [Member] Rationalization and consolidation. 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