VF Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Hedges Included in Consolidated Statements of Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging \| Other income (expense), net \| Foreign Currency Exchange Contract
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	$ 836	$ 35	$ (1,625)	$ (4,835)