Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 30, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 30, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 4,084	$ 28,361	$ 39,359	$ 75,183
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation	(9,344)	(3,444)	(10,174)	(12,553)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax	1,019	1,985	3,058	5,926
Interest rate swap, net of tax	11	11	31	31
Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes	48	119	80	308
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(8,266)	(1,329)	(7,005)	(6,288)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(4,182)	27,032	32,354	68,895
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	99	139	263	316
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to H.F. Fuller	$ (4,281)	$ 26,893	$ 32,091	$ 68,579