Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 59,640	$ 86,064
Accounts receivable, net	213,301	194,827
Inventories, net	152,282	156,365
Deferred income taxes	3,023	2,318
Other current assets	76,627	59,096
Total current assets	504,873	498,670
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $192,933 and $175,130, respectively	611,016	623,279
Goodwill	120,305	120,143
Intangible assets, net	164,405	168,179
Deferred income taxes	2,499	2,582
Other noncurrent assets	26,939	26,052
Total assets	1,430,037	1,438,905
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	8,147	2,472
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	302,094	307,661
Income taxes payable	3,571	3,613
Deferred income taxes	1,195	1,523
Current portion of long-term debt	12,333	13,797
Total current liabilities	327,340	329,066
Long-term debt	878,656	880,399
Deferred income taxes	23,632	21,161
Other noncurrent liabilities	59,809	61,845
Total liabilities	1,289,437	1,292,471
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock — 1,000 shares issued and outstanding	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	296,407	294,144
Retained earnings (deficit)	(150,241)	(140,447)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(6,419)	(8,106)
Total Polymer Group, Inc. shareholders' equity	139,747	145,591
Noncontrolling interests	853	843
Total equity	140,600	146,434
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,430,037	$ 1,438,905