Segment Information (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013
Restructuring costs
Charges			$ 52.5
Other items:
Indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge	3.0		3.0
Charitable contribution to Avery Dennison Foundation		10.0		10.0
Gain on sales of assets	(1.9)	(0.5)	(2.5)	(12.7)
(Gain) loss on curtailment of pension obligation		(1.6)	0.6	(1.6)
Legal settlement				2.5
Divestiture-related costs (1)		1.1		2.1
Other expense, net	7.8	25.7	53.6	32.9
Severance and related costs
Restructuring costs
Charges	5.1	8.7	48.0	20.9
Asset impairment charges and lease and other contract cancellation charges
Restructuring costs
Charges	$ 1.6	$ 8.0	$ 4.5	$ 11.7