Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 86,064	$ 97,879
Accounts receivable, net	194,827	131,569
Inventories, net	156,365	94,964
Deferred income taxes	2,318	3,832
Other current assets	59,096	33,414
Total current assets	498,670	361,658
Property, plant and equipment, net	623,279	479,169
Goodwill	120,143	80,608
Intangible assets, net	168,179	75,663
Deferred income taxes	2,582	945
Other noncurrent assets	26,052	24,026
Total assets	1,438,905	1,022,069
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	2,472	813
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	307,661	196,905
Income taxes payable	3,613	3,841
Deferred income taxes	1,523	479
Current portion of long-term debt	13,797	19,477
Total current liabilities	329,066	221,515
Long-term debt	880,399	579,399
Deferred income taxes	21,161	33,181
Other noncurrent liabilities	61,845	48,772
Total liabilities	1,292,471	882,867
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock — 1,000 shares issued and outstanding	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	294,144	256,180
Retained earnings (deficit)	(140,447)	(102,209)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(8,106)	(14,769)
Total Polymer Group, Inc. shareholders' equity	145,591	139,202
Noncontrolling interests	843	0
Total shareholders' equity	146,434	139,202
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 1,438,905	$ 1,022,069