Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$ 270,827	$ 215,703	$ 699,058	$ 424,981
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	11,744	(72,728)	89,458	(269,061)
Pension prior service cost and actuarial (loss) gain	(3)	0	(10)	82
Other comprehensive income (loss)	11,741	(72,728)	89,448	(268,979)
Comprehensive income	282,568	142,975	788,506	156,002
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	949	798	2,444	1,238
Comprehensive income attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$ 281,619	$ 142,177	$ 786,062	$ 154,764