Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Acquisitions (Schedule Of Effects On VF's Consolidated Equity Due To Changes In VF's Ownership Interest) (Details)

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Acquisitions (Schedule Of Effects On VF's Consolidated Equity Due To Changes In VF's Ownership Interest) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Oct. 01, 2011
Jul. 02, 2011
Apr. 02, 2011
Jan. 01, 2011
Oct. 02, 2010
Jul. 03, 2010
Apr. 03, 2010
Jan. 02, 2010
Oct. 03, 2009
Jul. 04, 2009
Apr. 04, 2009
Dec. 31, 2011
Jan. 01, 2011
Jan. 02, 2010
Acquisitions [Abstract]                              
Net income attributable to VF Corporation $ 257,318 $ 300,700 $ 129,368 $ 200,703 $ 54,224 $ 242,787 $ 110,835 $ 163,516 $ 66,885 $ 217,920 $ 75,527 $ 100,939 $ 888,089 $ 571,362 $ 461,271
Net transfers to noncontrolling interests - decrease in equity for purchase of noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries                         (50,226)    
Changes from net income attributable to VF Corporation and transfers to the noncontrolling interests                         $ 837,863