Special Charges, Net Narrative (Details) - Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges			$ 9,996,000	$ 1,314,000
Fiberweb
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges			15,300,000
Internal Redesign and Restructuring of Global Operations
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs	$ (6,000)	$ 50,000
Consultant Fee | Internal Redesign and Restructuring of Global Operations
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	0	147,000
Employee Relocation, Professional Fees and Other Administrative Cost | Internal Redesign and Restructuring of Global Operations
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	202,000	$ 201,000	435,000	$ 403,000
Minimum | Integrate and Optimize the Combined Footprint after Fiberweb Acquisition
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring charges	16,000,000		16,000,000
Maximum | Integrate and Optimize the Combined Footprint after Fiberweb Acquisition
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring charges	$ 23,000,000		$ 23,000,000