Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	Jun. 01, 2013	May 31, 2014	Jun. 01, 2013
Net earnings	$ 34,546	$ 33,153	$ 58,887	$ 56,681
Other comprehensive income:
Pension and other postretirement benefits liability adjustments	619	1,321	1,283	2,642
Pension and other postretirement benefits liability adjustments tax amounts	(240)	(432)	(507)	(942)
Pension and other postretirement benefits liability adjustments, net of tax	379	889	776	1,700
Translation adjustments	(1,764)	(1,710)	2,561	(3,935)
Translation adjustments tax amounts	0	0	0	0
Translation adjustments, net of tax	(1,764)	(1,710)	2,561	(3,935)
Comprehensive earnings	33,161	32,332	62,224	54,446
Comprehensive earnings attributable to CLARCOR Inc.	33,162	32,242	62,197	54,273
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests [Member]
Other comprehensive income:
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	(82)	(79)	(133)	(141)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests [Member]
Other comprehensive income:
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	$ 83	$ (11)	$ 106	$ (32)