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

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Outstanding Derivatives on Individual Contract Basis (Detail)

Outstanding Derivatives on Individual Contract Basis (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Oct. 01, 2011
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Derivatives with Unrealized Gains	$ 26,843	$ 46,328	$ 31,374
Fair Value of Derivatives with Unrealized Losses	28,455	23,513	24,609
Foreign exchange contracts designated as hedging instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Derivatives with Unrealized Gains	26,664	45,071	29,073
Fair Value of Derivatives with Unrealized Losses	22,910	22,406	24,231
Foreign exchange contracts dedesignated as hedging instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Derivatives with Unrealized Gains	64	1,245	2,220
Fair Value of Derivatives with Unrealized Losses	4,976	930	201
Foreign exchange contracts not dedesignated as hedging instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Derivatives with Unrealized Gains	115	12	81
Fair Value of Derivatives with Unrealized Losses	$ 569	$ 177	$ 177

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Fair value of derivative asset, presented on a gross basis even when the derivative instrument is subject to master netting arrangements and qualifies for net presentation in the statement of financial position.

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- Definition

Fair value of derivative liability, presented on a gross basis even when the derivative instrument is subject to master netting arrangements and qualifies for net presentation in the statement of financial position.

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