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INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
INVENTORIES
Percentage of inventories whose cost is determined using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method	53.00%	57.00%
Raw material	$ 4,521	$ 4,523
Work in process	8,341	8,763
Finished goods	20,791	23,078
Total	$ 33,653	$ 36,364

Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing.

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