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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
6 Months Ended
Jul. 02, 2011
Jul. 30, 2011
Jul. 03, 2010
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION    
Entity Central Index Key 0000008818    
Document Type 10-Q    
Document Period End Date Jul. 02, 2011
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 3,369,883,051
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   105,954,611