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

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Hedges Included in Consolidated Statements of Income (Details) - Foreign currency exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	$ (1,266)	$ (620)	$ (2,372)	$ (971)
Cost of goods sold \| Foreign currency exchange
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	(927)	(510)	(294)	225
Other income (expense), net \| Foreign currency exchange
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	$ (339)	$ (110)	$ (2,078)	$ (1,196)