Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	11 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 Successor	Dec. 29, 2012 Successor	Jan. 28, 2011 Predecessor	Jan. 01, 2011 Predecessor
Net income (loss)	$ (76,112)	$ (26,038)	$ (18,120)	$ 11,030
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Currency translation	(3,290)	2,287	2,845	(4,627)
Employee postretirement benefits	7,042	(19,912)	0	7,741
Cash flow hedge adjustments	0	0	183	2,360
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	3,752	(17,625)	3,028	5,474
Income tax (provision) benefit	(881)	(15)	0	(2,771)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	2,871	(17,640)	3,028	2,703
Comprehensive income (loss)	(73,241)	(43,678)	(15,092)	13,733
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	121	0	83	878
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Polymer Group, Inc.	$ (73,362)	$ (43,678)	$ (15,175)	$ 12,855