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

Hedges Included in Consolidated Statements of Income (Detail) - Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Apr. 04, 2015
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	$ 219	$ (1,031)
Cost of goods sold \| Foreign Currency Exchange Contract
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	1,504
Other income (expense), net \| Foreign Currency Exchange Contract
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	$ (1,285)	$ (1,031)