Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 44,464	$ 25,864	$ 92,131	$ 40,695
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation	(40,757)	18,513	(19,302)	7,994
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax	1,660	1,593	3,320	3,183
Interest rate swaps, net of tax	4,584	10	20,536	20
Cash-flow hedges, net of tax	(12)	(23)	(6,853)	106
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(34,525)	20,093	(2,299)	11,303
Comprehensive income	9,939	45,957	89,832	51,998
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests	8	3	(20)	34
Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ 9,931	$ 45,954	$ 89,852	$ 51,964