Schedule of Special Charges, Net (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
Restructuring and plant realignment costs:
Total restructuring and plant realignment costs	$ 2,912	$ 188
Acquisition and integration costs:
Total	8,711	1,804
Special Charges Net
Restructuring and plant realignment costs:
Internal redesign and restructure of global operations	240	1,543
Plant realignment costs	2,905	96
IS support initiative	0	7
Total restructuring and plant realignment costs	3,145	1,646
Acquisition and integration costs:
Fiberweb Acquisition Costs	3,034	0
Total acquisition and merger related costs	3,034	0
Other charges	2,532	158
Total	8,711	1,804
Internal Redesign and Restructuring of Global Operations
Special Charges [Line Items]
Severance Costs	7	86
Employee Relocation, Professional Fees and Other Administrative Cost | Internal Redesign and Restructuring of Global Operations
Restructuring and plant realignment costs:
Total restructuring and plant realignment costs	233	202
Consultant Fee | Internal Redesign and Restructuring of Global Operations
Restructuring and plant realignment costs:
Total restructuring and plant realignment costs	$ 0	$ 1,255