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Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Summary of the Effects of Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Included in VF's Consolidated Statement of Income and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jul. 02, 2011
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Jul. 03, 2010
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Jul. 02, 2011
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Jul. 03, 2010
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| Derivative instruments, gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income | $ (8,370) | $ 15,674 | $ (34,552) | $ 36,515 |
| Cash flow hedge gain (loss) reclassified to earnings, net | (273) | 1,524 | 2,557 | (7,723) |
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Net sales [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract - Fair Value Hedge [Member]
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| Cash flow hedge gain (loss) reclassified to revenue | 1,627 | (295) | 1,231 | (1,264) |
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Cost of goods sold [Member]
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| Cash flow hedge gain (loss) reclassified to cost of sales | (338) | 1,241 | 4,804 | (5,713) |
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Miscellaneous Income (Expense) [Member]
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| Cash flow hedge gain (loss) reclassified to other income | (1,591) | 549 | (3,536) | (804) |
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Interest expense [Member]
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| Cash flow hedge gain (loss) reclassified to interest expense, net | 29 | 29 | 58 | 58 |
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Foreign Exchange Contract - Fair Value Hedge [Member]
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| Derivative instruments, gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income | $ (8,370) | $ 15,674 | $ (34,552) | $ 36,515 |