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Cost Reduction Actions (Details 3) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 04, 2015
Jan. 03, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve    
Restructuring costs $ 13.9avy_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisionsNetOfReversals  
Other expense, net    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve    
Restructuring costs 13.9avy_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisionsNetOfReversals
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Pressure-sensitive Materials | Other expense, net    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve    
Restructuring costs 7.3avy_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisionsNetOfReversals
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Retail Branding and Information Solutions | Other expense, net    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve    
Restructuring costs 3.4avy_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisionsNetOfReversals
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6.0avy_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisionsNetOfReversals
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Vancive Medical Technologies | Other expense, net    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve    
Restructuring costs 1.1avy_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisionsNetOfReversals
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Corporate | Other expense, net    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve    
Restructuring costs $ 2.1avy_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisionsNetOfReversals
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