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Cost Reduction Actions (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 04, 2015
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Jan. 03, 2015
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Restructuring Cost and Reserve    
Charges (Reversals), net $ 13.9avy_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisionsNetOfReversals  
2014/2015 Actions    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve    
Charges (Reversals), net $ 13.9avy_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisionsNetOfReversals
/ us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis
= avy_Restructuring2014And2015ActionMember		 $ 66.5avy_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisionsNetOfReversals
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= avy_Restructuring2014And2015ActionMember
Number of positions reduced as a result of Cost Reduction Actions 245us-gaap_RestructuringAndRelatedCostNumberOfPositionsEliminated
/ us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis
= avy_Restructuring2014And2015ActionMember		 1,420us-gaap_RestructuringAndRelatedCostNumberOfPositionsEliminated
/ us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis
= avy_Restructuring2014And2015ActionMember
Number of positions remaining 130avy_RestructuringAndRelatedCostNumberOfEliminatedPositionsRemaining
/ us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis
= avy_Restructuring2014And2015ActionMember