Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 28, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 211,196	$ 86,064
Accounts receivable, net	261,658	194,827
Inventories, net	188,986	156,373
Deferred income taxes	6,906	2,318
Other current assets	105,974	59,096
Total current assets	774,720	498,678
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $212,296 and $175,130, respectively	1,037,047	652,468
Goodwill	215,605	107,822
Intangible assets, net	176,125	169,399
Deferred income taxes	1,977	2,582
Other noncurrent assets	37,259	26,052
Total assets	2,242,733	1,457,001
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	14,070	2,472
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	333,360	307,661
Income taxes payable	1,111	3,613
Deferred income taxes	2,925	1,336
Current portion of long-term debt	110,326	13,797
Total current liabilities	461,792	328,879
Long-term debt	1,374,496	880,399
Deferred Portion of Purchase Price	48,184	0
Deferred income taxes	69,921	27,335
Other noncurrent liabilities	64,264	61,845
Total liabilities	2,018,657	1,298,458
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock — 1,000 shares issued and outstanding	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	296,911	294,144
Retained earnings (deficit)	(159,962)	(128,338)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(4,416)	(8,106)
Total Polymer Group, Inc. shareholders' equity	132,533	157,700
Noncontrolling interests	91,543	843
Total equity	224,076	158,543
Total liabilities and equity	$ 2,242,733	$ 1,457,001