Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	11 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 Successor	Dec. 28, 2013 Successor	Dec. 29, 2012 Successor	Jan. 28, 2011 Predecessor
Net income (loss)	$ (76,112)	$ (38,272)	$ (26,038)	$ (18,120)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Currency translation	(3,290)	12,731	2,287	2,845
Employee postretirement benefits	7,042	(738)	(19,912)	0
Cash flow hedge adjustments	0	0	0	183
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	3,752	11,993	(17,625)	3,028
Income tax (provision) benefit	(881)	(5,302)	(15)	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	2,871	6,691	(17,640)	3,028
Comprehensive income (loss)	(73,241)	(31,581)	(43,678)	(15,092)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	121	(6)	0	83
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Polymer Group, Inc.	$ (73,362)	$ (31,575)	$ (43,678)	$ (15,175)