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Reconciliation of Changes in Fair Value of Defined Benefit Plan Assets and Projected Benefit Obligations (Detail) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Jan. 03, 2015
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Dec. 28, 2013
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Dec. 29, 2012
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| Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
| Balance, beginning of year | $ 1,467,526us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets | $ 1,332,211us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets | |
| Noncurrent assets | 1,491us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssetsForPlanBenefitsNoncurrent | 2,272us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssetsForPlanBenefitsNoncurrent | |
| Actual return on plan assets | 189,824us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanActualReturnOnPlanAssets | 84,882us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanActualReturnOnPlanAssets | |
| Current liabilities (Note J) | (8,880)us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansCurrentLiabilities | (9,016)us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansCurrentLiabilities | |
| VF contributions | 67,808us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByEmployer | 117,591us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByEmployer | |
| Noncurrent liabilities (Note L) | (364,304)us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent | (214,431)us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent | |
| Participant contributions | 3,429us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByPlanParticipants | 2,975us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByPlanParticipants | |
| Funded status | (371,693)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFundedStatusOfPlan | (221,175)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFundedStatusOfPlan | |
| Benefits paid | (88,746)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaid | (73,308)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaid | |
| Net deferred actuarial losses | 588,847us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesBeforeTax | 422,932us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesBeforeTax | |
| Currency translation | (11,587)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesPlanAssets | 3,175us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesPlanAssets | |
| Deferred prior service costs | 21,950us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetPriorServiceCostCreditBeforeTax | 27,594us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetPriorServiceCostCreditBeforeTax | |
| Balance, end of year | 1,628,254us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets | 1,467,526us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets | 1,332,211us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets |
| Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, pretax | 610,797us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax | 450,526us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax | |
| Projected benefit obligations, beginning of year | 1,688,701us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation | 1,815,128us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation | |
| Accumulated benefit obligations | 1,916,070us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedBenefitObligation | 1,610,369us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedBenefitObligation | |
| Service cost | 24,163us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost | 25,445us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost | 23,198us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost |
| Discount rate | 3.47%us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingBenefitObligationDiscountRate | 4.63%us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingBenefitObligationDiscountRate | |
| Interest cost | 81,496us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost | 72,003us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost | 77,013us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost |
| Rate of compensation increase | 3.34%us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingBenefitObligationRateOfCompensationIncrease | 3.39%us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingBenefitObligationRateOfCompensationIncrease | |
| Participant contributions | 3,429us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByPlanParticipants | 2,975us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByPlanParticipants | |
| Actuarial (gain) loss | 306,797vfc_DefinedBenefitPlanActuarialNetGainsLossesRecognized | (178,414)vfc_DefinedBenefitPlanActuarialNetGainsLossesRecognized | |
| Benefits paid | (88,746)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaid | (73,308)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaid | |
| Plan amendments | 263us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanPlanAmendments | 21,321us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanPlanAmendments | |
| Currency translation | (16,156)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesBenefitObligation | 3,551us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesBenefitObligation | |
| Projected benefit obligations, end of year | 1,999,947us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation | 1,688,701us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation | 1,815,128us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation |
| Funded status, end of year | $ (371,693)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFundedStatusOfPlan | $ (221,175)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFundedStatusOfPlan | |
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For defined benefit pension plans, the actuarial present value of benefits (whether vested or nonvested) attributed by the pension benefit formula to employee service rendered before a specified date and based on employee service and compensation (if applicable) before that date. The accumulated benefit obligation differs from the projected benefit obligation in that it includes no assumption about future compensation levels. For plans with flat-benefit or nonpay-related pension benefit formulas, the accumulated benefit obligation and the projected benefit obligation are the same. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pretax total of net gain (loss), prior service cost (credit), and transition assets (obligations), as well as minimum pension liability if still remaining, included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan(s) because they have yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pretax net amount of gains and losses that are not yet recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost, and that are recognized as increases or decreases in other comprehensive income as they arise. Gains and losses are due to changes in the value of either the benefit obligation or the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed or from a change in an actuarial assumption, or the consequence of a decision to temporarily deviate from the substantive plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount related to the pretax cost of benefit changes attributable to plan participants' prior service pursuant to a plan amendment or a plan initiation, which has not yet been recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The difference between fair value of plan assets at the end of the period and the fair value at the beginning of the period, adjusted for contributions and payments of benefits during the period, and after adjusting for taxes and other expenses, as applicable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount for overfunded plans recognized in the balance sheet as a noncurrent asset associated with a defined benefit pension plan or other postretirement defined benefit plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The interest rate used to adjust for the time value of money for the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Expected rate of compensation increases (for pay-related plans). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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1) For defined benefit pension plans, the benefit obligation is the projected benefit obligation, which is the actuarial present value as of a date of all benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to employee service rendered prior to that date. 2) For other postretirement defined benefit plans, the benefit obligation is the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, which is the actuarial present value of benefits attributed to employee service rendered to a particular date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of payments made for which participants are entitled under a pension plan, including pension benefits, death benefits, and benefits due on termination of employment. Also includes payments made under a postretirement benefit plan, including prescription drug benefits, health care benefits, life insurance benefits, and legal, educational and advisory services. This item represents a periodic decrease to the plan obligations and a decrease to plan assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase in the fair value of plan assets from contributions made by the employer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of contributions made by plan participants. This item represents a periodic increase to the plan obligation and an increase to plan assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Assets, usually stocks, bonds, and other investments, that have been segregated and restricted (usually in a trust) to provide benefits, at their fair value as of the measurement date. Plan assets include amounts contributed by the employer (and by employees for a contributory plan) and amounts earned from investing the contributions, less benefits paid. If a plan has liabilities other than for benefits, those non-benefit obligations may be considered as reductions of plan assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of gain (loss) from foreign currency exchange rate changes for benefit obligation for plans of a foreign operation whose functional currency is not the reporting currency. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of increase or decrease in plan assets attributed to foreign currency changes. The effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes that are to be disclosed are those applicable to plans of a foreign operation whose functional currency is not the reporting currency. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The funded status is measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation. Will normally be the same as the net Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet, Total. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase in a defined benefit pension plan's projected benefit obligation or a defined benefit postretirement plan's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation due to the passage of time. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of increase or decrease due to a change in the terms of an existing plan or the initiation of a new plan. A plan amendment may increase or decrease benefits, including those attributed to years of service already rendered. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The actuarial present value of benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to services rendered by employees during the period. The portion of the expected postretirement benefit obligation attributed to employee service during the period. The service cost component is a portion of the benefit obligation and is unaffected by the funded status of the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For a classified balance sheet, the amount recognized in balance sheet as a current liability associated with an underfunded defined benefit plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This represents the noncurrent liability for underfunded plans recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement defined benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Defined Benefit Plan Actuarial Net Gains Losses Recognized No definition available.
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