Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 01, 2018	Sep. 02, 2017	Sep. 01, 2018	Sep. 02, 2017
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 37,736	$ 25,139	$ 129,867	$ 65,834
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Foreign currency translation	(36,814)	29,090	(56,116)	37,084
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax	1,638	1,627	4,958	4,810
Interest rate swaps, net of tax	(1,441)	10	19,095	30
Cash flow hedges, net of tax	(1,215)	(99)	(8,068)	7
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(37,832)	30,628	(40,131)	41,931
Comprehensive (loss) income	(96)	55,767	89,736	107,765
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests	(1)	(11)	(21)	23
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ (95)	$ 55,778	$ 89,757	$ 107,742