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Document and Entity Information
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2014
Nov. 07, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name POLYMER GROUP INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000927417  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 27, 2014  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   1,000
Entity Current Reporting Status No  
Entity Voluntary Filers Yes  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No