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Derivative Financial Instruments And Hedging Activities (Summary Of The Effects Of Fair Value Hedging Relationships Included In VF's Consolidated Statement Of Income) (Details)

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Derivative Financial Instruments And Hedging Activities (Summary Of The Effects Of Fair Value Hedging Relationships Included In VF's Consolidated Statement Of Income) (Details) (Fair Value Hedging [Member], Miscellaneous Income (Expense) [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Apr. 02, 2011
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Apr. 02, 2011
Advances - Intercompany [Member]
Mar. 31, 2012
Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income $ (1,230)   $ 955
Gain (Loss) on Related Hedged Items Recognized in Income   $ 970